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Corals Community This Decorator Crab - Cyclocoeloma tuberculata is an amazing critter, you will find it carrying several species of corals on its carapace and anemone on its legs for camouflage.<br />
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In this picture, it is carrying a small sized Amplexidiscus fenestrafer, which really stands out.  They usually use other Corallimorph corals to decorate, which can also be seen on the sides of the carapace.  On their legs, are tiny anemones/corals. Anilao,Batangas,Crab,Cyclocoeloma tuberculata,Decorator Crab,Geotagged,Philippines,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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This Decorator Crab - Cyclocoeloma tuberculata is an amazing critter, you will find it carrying several species of corals on its carapace and anemone on its legs for camouflage.

In this picture, it is carrying a small sized Amplexidiscus fenestrafer, which really stands out. They usually use other Corallimorph corals to decorate, which can also be seen on the sides of the carapace. On their legs, are tiny anemones/corals.

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''Cyclocoeloma'' is a genus of crabs in the family Majidae, containing the single species ''Cyclocoeloma tuberculata''.

Similar species: Decapods
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Aug 2, 2017. Captured Jul 29, 2017 16:11 in Mabini Circumferential Rd, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines.
  • TG-4
  • f/5.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO400
  • 11.78mm