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Petrolisthes sp

Posted on 17 February 2013 by Nazca admin

Porcelain crabs use their claws only for defense.

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Paractaea sulcata

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This species of crab is a gastropod (snails) predator in intertidal rocky protected zones.

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Panulirus gracilis

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This species of lobster searches for refuges in crevices or between rocks in the subtidal zone. Continue Reading

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Uca spp

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There are a variety of marine fiddler crabs in Ecuador. Continue Reading

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Ocypode guadichaudii

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Ghost crabs are typical inhabitants of high zones on sandy beaches. Continue Reading

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Calcinus exploratory

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Hermit crabs live in empty shells of different marine molluscs in order to protect their soft abdomen. Continue Reading

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Pollicipes elegans

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Barnacles adhere themselves to rocks in the intertidal zone. They successfully settle on exposed areas subject to violent wave action and high desiccation stress. Continue Reading

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