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Giant hermit crab

Petrochirus diogenes

Description:

in lightning whelk shell approx. 6 1/2 inches long

Habitat:

spotted in private home aquaculture tanks

Notes:

Bycatch being held temporarily for grandchildren.

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auntnance123
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auntnance123

Cocoa, Florida, USA

Spotted on Apr 28, 2013
Submitted on Apr 29, 2013

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