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Camposcia retusa

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Camposcia retusa
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Camposcia
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C. retusa
Binomial name
Camposcia retusa
(Latreille, 1829)

Camposcia retusa, known commonly as the velcro crab,[1] spider decorator crab, or harlequin crab, is a species of marine crustacea in the family Inachidae. It is known for attaching living sponges and corals to itself, which camouflage it.

The velcro crab is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific area, including the Red Sea.[2]

Description

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This crab has a shell size of 3 cm and with the legs it can reach 10 cm.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Velcro Crab Camposcia retusa". Wild Fact Sheets. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Facts about Spider Decorator Crab (Camposcia retusa) - Encyclopedia of Life". Eol.org. Retrieved 2013-09-09.
  3. ^ "DORIS - FFESSM - Biologie et plongée - Faune et flore sous-marines et dulcicoles". Doris.ffessm.fr. Retrieved 2013-09-09.
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