Common mud crab [Leaena rhomboidalis]
Description
The common mud crab, Leaena rhomboidalis, is a species found along the coasts of Australia. It is a small to medium-sized crab with a roughly diamond-shaped carapace and long, slender pincers. This species prefers muddy or sandy habitats, particularly in intertidal zones, and it feeds mainly on detritus and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Terebellida
Terebellida
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| Family |
Spaghetti Worms
Terebellidae
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| Genus |
Leaena
Leaena
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