Parthenopea subterranea [Parthenopea subterranea]
Description
As its name suggests, this crab is associated with more sheltered, bottom-dwelling environments—often where it can hide from strong light and currents. Divers may encounter it when it briefly emerges from crevices or along the seafloor, then quickly retreats when approached.
Where To See Parthenopea subterranea
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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