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Ghost Crab

Ocypode

Description:

Pale body color similar to the color of sand, five pair of legs, large black eyes

Habitat:

Sandy shores where they live in burrows.

Notes:

When I first saw this crab, I thought it was dead...much to my surprise, his eyes popped up and then he quickly scurried off!

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2 Comments

MelissaFerguson
MelissaFerguson 12 years ago

Thanks, Christy! I probably looked like Casper after he scared me! :)

ChristyHolland
ChristyHolland 12 years ago

Neat photos! He is adorable...kind of looks like Casper!

MelissaFerguson
Spotted by
MelissaFerguson

Melbourne Beach, Florida, USA

Spotted on Mar 22, 2011
Submitted on Mar 8, 2012

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