Porcellanopagurus tridentatus [Porcellanopagurus tridentatus]
Description
Look for this hermit crab in crevices and among stones, where it uses its shell for protection. Underwater, it may appear as a compact, alert scavenger—pausing to scan its surroundings before making short, deliberate movements.
Where To See Porcellanopagurus tridentatus
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Hermit Crabs
Paguridae
|
| Genus |
Porcelain Hermit Crabs
Porcellanopagurus
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