Tube-dwelling sand crab [Phoxichilidium tubicola]
Description
The Phoxichilidium tubicola, or tube-dwelling sand crab, is found in marine environments across the globe. This species makes its home in the tubes of marine worms, where it feeds on small, passing organisms. The tube-dwelling sand crab is recognized by its small size, long claws, and dark brown color.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Spiders
Pycnogonida
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| Order |
Pantopoda
Pantopoda
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| Family |
Sea Spiders
Phoxichilidiidae
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| Genus |
Phoxichilidium
Phoxichilidium
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