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Adam's Urchin Crab, Indonesia
Subject: Adam's Urchin Crab, Indonesia
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Adam's Urchin Crab, Indonesia


Adam's urchin crab (Zebrida adamsii) on sea urchin (Astropyga radiata) Indonesia, Sulawesi

Source: Webshots Website Daily Photos CD5



Zebra crab
Scientific name: Zebrida adamsii
http://www.edge-of-reef.com/brachiuri/BRAzebridaen.htm

Small crab with a typical brown and white zebra colour pattern. Smooth carapace, whit deeply incised edge. Spiny legs and claws, the last segment of the walking legs, hook shaped, hangs the crab onto the urchin spines. Carapace lenght 2 cm.

Astropyga radiata
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