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Crab

Mithraculus sp.

Description:

Notice the fluorescent mouth parts

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3 Comments

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

That makes more sense.
Great spot !!

Juan DiTrani
Juan DiTrani 10 years ago

I'm not sure Jemma, but I guess they could be for attracting preys

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

won't the fluorescent mouth parts make it visible to prey ?or does it use that light to navigate itself in the dark?

Juan DiTrani
Spotted by
Juan DiTrani

Panama

Spotted on Aug 17, 2013
Submitted on Aug 17, 2013

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