Dardanus callichela [Dardanus callichela]

Description

This hermit crab is a bottom-dweller that divers may encounter crawling along the substrate, often near areas with plenty of shells and hiding spots. With a careful eye, you can observe its slow, deliberate movements and the way it keeps its shell positioned as it navigates the seafloor.

Where To See Dardanus callichela

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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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