Dardanus pilosus [Dardanus pilosus]
Description
This species is typically seen as a small, textured hermit crab that blends into its surroundings while it searches for food. Divers may notice the crab’s “hairy” or rough-looking appearance and the way it grips its shell securely. If you’re patient, you can catch it slowly repositioning and peering out from its shelter.
Where To See Dardanus pilosus
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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