Small Life in the Deep Sea
Three-spined box crab ※Off display.
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The three-spined box crab has a round body with eleven spines on the edge of its carapace. It is a small crab that lives in sandy and silty areas at depths around 200 meters. Its carapace and legs are covered in small bumps. It usually hides in the sand during daytime, and is more active at night.
| Scientific name | Arcania undecimspinosa |
|---|---|
| English name | Three-spined box crab |
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