Horseshoe Crab [Parribacus antarcticus]
Description
Despite the name, this species is a type of lobster rather than a true crab, and divers can sometimes encounter it tucked into rocky crevices. Look for a sturdy, crab-like silhouette and a slow, deliberate movement as it scans the seafloor for food.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Shovel-nosed Lobsters
Scyllaridae
|
| Genus |
Mitten Lobsters
Parribacus
|
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