Smooth hermit crab [Catapagurus smoothiensis]
Description
The Smooth hermit crab is a marine species that belongs to the family Paguridae. As its name suggests, this species has a smooth carapace. It is found in the waters of the Pacific Ocean and is known to inhabit sandy areas.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Hermit Crabs
Paguridae
|
| Genus |
Catapagurus
Catapagurus
|