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{{Taxobox | name = Pie crust crab |
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| name = Pie crust crab |
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| regnum = [[Animal]]ia |
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| phylum = [[Arthropod]]a |
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It lives in sheltered reefs down to 20 [[metre|m]] in depth. The [[carapace]] width is up to 190 mm. It eats small marine [[invertebrate]]s. |
It lives in sheltered reefs down to 20 [[metre|m]] in depth. The [[carapace]] width is up to 190 mm. It eats small marine [[invertebrate]]s. |
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This species has large claws and a typically large carapace with an indented edge reminiscent of the indented edge of a pie. It is not uncommon, but as it is [[nocturnal]] it is not often seen. |
This species has large claws and a typically large carapace with an indented edge reminiscent of the indented edge of a pie. It is not uncommon, but as it is [[nocturnal]] it is not often seen. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 00:39, 20 December 2008
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| Species: | C. novaezelandiae
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| Cancer novaezelandiae (Jacquinot, 1853)
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The pie crust crab, Cancer novaezelandiae, is a species of crab found around New Zealand, and south-eastern Australia where it was introduced in the early 20th century.
It lives in sheltered reefs down to 20 m in depth. The carapace width is up to 190 mm. It eats small marine invertebrates.
This species has large claws and a typically large carapace with an indented edge reminiscent of the indented edge of a pie. It is not uncommon, but as it is nocturnal it is not often seen.
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