White Triangle Crab [Trapezia serenei]
Description
The White Triangle Crab, or Trapezia serenei, is a species of crab native to the waters of the Western Pacific, particularly in areas around the Philippines and Indonesia. They are typically found in coral reefs where they establish mutualistic relationships with corals, offering protection in exchange for a place to live. They are small, usually less than 2 centimeters in size, and have a unique white coloration.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Spider Crabs
Majidae
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| Genus |
Triangle Crabs
Trapezia
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