White-clawed hermit crab [Anapagurus laevis]
Description
The White-clawed hermit crab, scientifically known as Anapagurus laevis, is commonly found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. It has a small body with a shell that is predominantly white or cream-colored. The species is known for its symbiotic relationship with the sea anemone, Calliactis parasitica, which attaches to the shell and provides the crab with protection from predators.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Hermit Crabs
Paguridae
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| Genus |
Anapagurus
Anapagurus
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