Polydectus cupulifer (Latreille in Milbert, 1812)
20-25mm

Like Lybia edmondsoni, Polydectus cupulifer carries one or two sea anemones in its claw, presumably for defense and as a feeding utensil. These are often seen under rocks on shallow reefs.

Created 12 September 2021

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