| Kingdom Animale | Phylum Arthropoda | Subphylum Crustacea | Class Malacostrata |
Ozius
guttatusOzius guttatus Family Menippidae Order Decapoda This crab is common in granite breakwaters and rocky areas. They have a diagnostic polka-dotted belly. They feed on shellfish, and are mainly nocturnal. (Width up to 8cm). |
Introduction Shore environment |
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From A Guide to Seashore Life by Dr Leo W H Tan and Peter K L Ng Published by the Singapore Science Centre and sponsored by BP @Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research and Singapore Science Centre |