Mediterranean Soldier Crab [Ceratocephale mediterraneum]
Description
The Mediterranean Soldier Crab, also known as Ceratocephale mediterraneum, is a small marine crustacean found primarily in the Mediterranean Sea. This species typically resides in shallow waters with sandy or muddy bottoms. It is known for its unique behavior of 'playing dead' when threatened. The crab is characterized by a hard, rounded carapace and long, slender legs.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Nereids
Nereididae
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| Genus |
Ceratocephale
Ceratocephale
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