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Munidopsis curvirostra
Galatheid crab - Galatheide crabe

Munidopsis curvirostra
Characteristics:
• orange eyes
• robust rostrum in form of a long spine, curved upwards
May be mistaken for: Polycheles sculptus
Munidopsis curvirostra
Family:
Galatheidae
Type of measure:
Carapace width mm
Maximum size:
15 mm
territory covered  territory covered    territory not covered  territory not covered

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