Small Life in the Deep Sea
Japanese deepwater carrier crab ※Off display.
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This species of crab is found in the waters of Okinawa at depths of around 600 meters. They are caught by gill net or basket fishing. It skillfully uses its 4th pair of legs to collect horny corals and sponges on its back to camouflage itself.
| Scientific name | Paromola japonica |
|---|---|
| English name | Japanese deepwater carrier crab |
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