Squat Lobster [Galathea strigosa]
Description
Galathea strigosa, also known as the Squat Lobster, is a species of crustacean native to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. They can be found in areas with rocky substrates and are known to hide in crevices. They are easily recognized by their orange coloration and the distinctive blue lines on their carapace.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Squat Lobsters
Galatheidae
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| Genus |
Galathea
Galathea
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