- File Name: 120209_14653.psd
- Common Name: hermit crab
- Scientific Name: Dardanus lagopodas
- Size: 10.8cm across shell
- Specimen #: 120
- Notes: This crab's shell houses a small world unto itself, containing species of: - epiphytic red, brown and green algae - various species of coralline crustose algae - small mallusks and their even smaller offspring (Sabia conica) - calcareous worms (Family Serpulidae) and snails (Family Vermetidae) - boring sponges (Cliona sp.) This shell also shows evidence of a series of fish bites, evidently of the herbivorous variety of grazers. Specimen was collected by Michael Shapiro, Editor of Hana Hou! Magazine., - crab's shell is 10.8cm across
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