Atlantic Soldier Crab [Ceratocephale atlanticum]
Description
Ceratocephale atlanticum, commonly referred to as the Atlantic Soldier Crab, is a marine species native to the Atlantic Ocean. It is usually found in intertidal zones and exhibits nocturnal behavior. The Atlantic Soldier Crab is known for its distinctive bluish-green coloration and the enlarged claws in males, which they use for signaling and combat during mating seasons.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| 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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