Eurete's Hermit Crab [Eurete grandis]
Description
Eurete grandis, commonly known as Eurete's Hermit Crab, is a species of marine hermit crab that inhabits the waters of the Pacific Ocean. They are typically found in rocky or coral environments, and are known to utilize empty gastropod shells for protection. This species is characterized by its large size and distinctive coloration, with a reddish-brown body and blue-tinted claws. Eurete grandis is nocturnal, primarily emerging at night to feed on a diet of algae and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Hexactinosida
Hexactinosida
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| Family |
Giant Glass Sponges
Euretidae
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| Genus |
Eurete
Eurete
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