Dardanus lagopodes
Dardanus lagopodes, known commonly as the hairy red hermit crab, is a species of marine decapod crustacean in the family Diogenidae.[1] Dardanus lagopodes is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific region, including the Red Sea.[2][3] It reaches a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in).[3]
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Genus: | Dardanus |
Species: | D. lagopodes |
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Dardanus lagopodes (Forskål, 1775) | |
References
- Patsy McLaughlin (2013). Lemaitre R, McLaughlin P (eds.). "Dardanus lagopodes (Forskål, 1775)". World Paguroidea & Lomisoidea database. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved October 16, 2013.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-10-16. Retrieved 2013-10-16.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://fran.cornu.free.fr/affichage/affichage_nom.php?id_espece=1461
External links
- Photos of Dardanus lagopodes on Sealife Collection
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