Category Details Family Dromiidae Common Name Sponge crab Characteristics Two pairs of tiny antennae, mouthparts for eating, and ten legs Diet Scavenges dead plants, algae, and small sea creatures Habitat Rocky hideouts and coral reefs on North Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and connecting parts of the northeastern Atlantic Ocean Unique Traits Uses 4th and 5th […]
Key Takeaways Fact Description Scientific Name Planes minutus Size Measuring less than 10 mm (0.4 in) and at most 17.5 mm (0.7 in) in length Habitat Sargassum weed, floating timbers, ship hulls Distribution North Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean Introduction The Columbus Crab or also called Planes minutus, is a type of crab
Key Takeaways Fact Description Species Name Dorippe Frascone Common Name Carrier crab Size About 5 cm in length Color Mix of brown and pink Habitat Red Sea and also off the eastern coast of Africa Unique Behavior Carrying a sea urchin on their carapace Introduction to Carrier Crab Carrier crab, scientifically known as Dorippe Frascone,