Joan Barcia
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Trapezionida olivarae (Macpherson, 1994)
Belongs to the Anomura (medium crustaceans). Also known as squat lobster. Long-armed jumping crab or furrow crab.
According to Science, they are related to the hermit crabs. In contrast to the hermit crabs, however, munids do not carry shells on their backs and do not have their protection.
Instead, they often sit in small and narrow crevices/niches, so that often only their claws look out. This means they are well protected. The claws are often longer than the body and feed on muddy or sandy deposits.
Synonymised names:
Munida olivarae Macpherson, 1994 · unaccepted > superseded combination
Belongs to the Anomura (medium crustaceans). Also known as squat lobster. Long-armed jumping crab or furrow crab.
According to Science, they are related to the hermit crabs. In contrast to the hermit crabs, however, munids do not carry shells on their backs and do not have their protection.
Instead, they often sit in small and narrow crevices/niches, so that often only their claws look out. This means they are well protected. The claws are often longer than the body and feed on muddy or sandy deposits.
Synonymised names:
Munida olivarae Macpherson, 1994 · unaccepted > superseded combination
