Dardanus jacquesi [Dardanus jacquesi]
Description
This hermit crab is a charming find for divers exploring reef edges and rocky bottoms, where shells and hiding spots are abundant. You may see it slowly traversing the substrate, occasionally pausing as it checks its surroundings or repositions for stability. Its shell-based lifestyle makes it a great example of how marine animals “carry” their homes through the underwater world.
Where To See Dardanus jacquesi
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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