Hyastenus elatus
Hyastenus elatus is a species of crab in the family Epialtidae.[1] It is one of several decorator crabs, habitually covering itself in aposematic sponges which may also serve as camouflage.
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Species: | H. elatus |
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Hyastenus elatus Griffin & Tranter, 1986 | |
References
- Peter Davie (2010). "Hyastenus elatus Griffin & Tranter, 1986". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
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