Matuta planipes
Matuta planipes is a species of moon crab in the family Matutidae.[1] It is a small colorful crab with flattened limbs.[2] The Matuta planipes, in contrast to other species of crabs inhale pure oxygen-water through an area near their eye sockets. This species of crabs enjoy spending their daytime hidden under some sort of shade such as a sand bed and they are more active during the night.
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Genus: | Matuta |
Species: | Matuta planipes |
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References
- "Marine Species Identification Portal : Matuta planipes".
- Atlas of Living Australia. "Matuta planipes : Flower Moon Crab - Atlas of Living Australia".
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