Parthenopea australis [Parthenopea australis]
Description
A deep-water relative of the more familiar swimming crabs, this species is typically encountered on or near the seafloor rather than in open water. Divers who find it may spot a compact, crab-like silhouette tucked close to the substrate, where it blends in with the surrounding habitat.
Where To See Parthenopea australis
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Crustacea
|
| Order |
Many crustaceans (a broad crustacean group)
Multicrustacea
|
| Family |
Barnacles
Thecostraca
|
| Genus |
Barnacles
Cirripedia
|
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