Dromiid crab sp. 4
15mm

This is one of the so called sponge crabs, with its rear legs articulating upward to hold something over itself. Instead of a sponge, this one is holding a blade of algae, forming a sombrero of sorts over its carapace.

Created 14 September 2018
Updated 17 September 2021

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