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Uca
Like all crabs, fiddler crabs shed their shells as they grow. If they have lost legs or claws during their present growth cycle a new one will be present when they molt. If the large fiddle claw is lost, males will develop one on the opposite side after their next molt. Newly molted crabs are very vulnerable because of their soft shells. They are reclusive and hide until the new shell hardens.
Found in mangroves, in salt marshes, and on sandy or muddy beaches
Spotted on Feb 9, 2012
Submitted on Feb 8, 2012
7 Comments
Nundu
Wonderful!
Striking
great spot
lovely pic. Love the color. (It's an arthropod.)
Thank you Karen :)
Awesome!