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Dungeness crab

Metacarcinus magister

Description:

Dungeness crabs have a wide, long, hard shell, which they must periodically moult to grow; this process is called ecdysis.

Habitat:

Spotted in a tidal pool at Salsbury Point.

Notes:

Dungeness crab is the state crustacean of Oregon.

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Brian38
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Brian38

Washington, USA

Spotted on Feb 24, 2019
Submitted on Feb 28, 2019

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