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| Species: | L. pulchellus |
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| Lophozozymus pulchellus A. Milne-Edwards, 1867 | |
Lophozozymus pulchellus is a species of crab in the family Xanthidae.[1]
Description
The carapace contains some granular crests, and has a pattern of fine red lines. The anterior area of the dorsal surface of the carapace is somewhat granular. There is a large, transverse red band on the ambulatory legs. These legs are cylindrical in shape, the superior margin containing a fine crest.
Distribution
This species is known to occur in:[2]
References
- ↑ Peter Davie (2012). "Lophozozymus pulchellus". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
- ↑ "Marine Species Identification Portal : Lophozozymus pulchellus". Species-identification.org. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
External links
- Image of a 30-cent (Australian) postage stamp from Cocos (Keeling) Islands
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