Camposcia retusa
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Camposcia
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C. retusa
Binomial name
Camposcia retusa
(Latreille, 1829)

Camposcia retusa, known commonly as the velcro crab,[1] spider decorator crab, or harlequin crab, is a species of marine crustacea in the family Inachidae. It is known for attaching living sponges and corals to itself as a camouflaging mechanism.

The velcro crab is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific area, including the Red Sea.[2]

Description

This crab has a shell size of 3 cm and with the legs it can reach 10 cm.[3]

References

  1. "Velcro Crab Camposcia retusa". Wild Fact Sheets. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  2. "Facts about Spider Decorator Crab (Camposcia retusa) - Encyclopedia of Life". Eol.org. Retrieved 2013-09-09.
  3. "DORIS - FFESSM - Biologie et plongée - Faune et flore sous-marines et dulcicoles". Doris.ffessm.fr. Retrieved 2013-09-09.



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