Dromiidae de Haan, 1833
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/C5657B52-FF55-B3DA-44D1-F96ECD090C06 |
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Felipe |
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Dromiidae de Haan, 1833 |
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Family Dromiidae de Haan, 1833 View in CoL
The sponge crabs use their subdorsal posterior pereopods to carry pieces of sponges, ascidians or shells, concealing their entire bodies. The crabs cut pieces of sponge or ascidian, and then tumble over to fit the body against the interior of the "cap.” Only one species has been reported from California. Many species are nocturnal.
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