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grainyhand hermit crab  Geotagged,Pagurus granosimanus,Spring,United States,grainyhand hermit crab Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

common intertidal hermit crab is most easily distinguished by the light blue raised dots on the chelipeds and walking legs, plus the unbanded orange or red antennae. The legs of young individuals may be yellow. Carapace to 1.9 cm.

Similar species: Decapods
Species identified by morpheme
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Uploaded Jun 19, 2022. Captured Jun 18, 2022 13:41 in 3272 NW Esplanade, Seattle, WA 98117, USA.
  • X-E2
  • f/7.1
  • 1/160s
  • ISO800
  • 80mm