Dardanus dearmatus [Dardanus dearmatus]
Description
This hermit crab is typically found on or near the seafloor, making it a great “small critter” find for patient divers. You may see it slowly working its way across rocks or sand-adjacent habitats, using its shell and surroundings to stay hidden from curious eyes.
Where To See Dardanus dearmatus
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Left-handed Hermit Crabs
Diogenidae
|
| Genus |
Dardanus
Dardanus
|
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