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See all on WikipediaMacropodia rostrata, common names, the common spider crab, long-legged spider crab, long-legged crab, is a species of marine crab in the family Inachidae. The Macropodia Rostrata visually mimics many other types of small crabs with the exception of its long legs. By attaching algae to their thin legs, … See more
Macropodia rostrata has a hairy, or fuzzy appearance due to algae it applies to itself for camouflage. Both the carapace and pereiopods of this species are greyish to yellowish or reddish … See more
Macropodia rostrata is found along the coasts of Europe and western Africa, from 65° N in Norway to South Africa, including the Mediterranean Sea and parts of the Black Sea See more
M. rostrata was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1761 work Fauna Suecica, under the name Cancer rostratus. See more
Although it cannot be genetically determined what dictates minimum and maximum post-puberty sizes of Macropodia rostrata, … See more
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WEBMacropodia rostrata. Classification / Names Common names | Synonyms | CoL | ITIS | WoRMS Malacostraca | Decapoda | Inachidae. Environment: milieu / climate zone / …
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NDFF Verspreidingsatlas | Macropodia rostrata - Gewone …
WEBKrab. Herkenning. Tot 3,5 cm. Een spinachtige krab met smalle lange scharen en poten die langer zijn dan het schild. Rugschild driehoekig, eindigend in twee tanden die elkaar …
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WEBMacropodia rostrata (Linnaeus, 1761). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=107345 on 2024-06-05
Spider crab | Molting, Habitat, Diet | Britannica
WEBSome are quite small; for example, the long-beaked spider crab ( Macropodia rostrata) of European coastal waters has a body about 1 cm (less than 0.5 inch) in diameter. The largest spider crab, and perhaps …
WEBLike many other small crabs, the long legged spider crab is a master of disguise. With algae attached on its very thin legs, they are easily confused with the stems of small seaweed. The pear-shaped carapace never …
Long-legged Spider Crab (Macropodia rostrata) · iNaturalist
WEBMacropodia rostrata, common names, the common spider crab, long-legged spider crab, long-legged crab, is a species of marine crab in the family Inachidae. (Source: …
Macropodia rostrata - Marine Life Encyclopedia - Habitas
WEBMacropodia rostrata. (Linnaeus, 1761) Distribution Map: NBN map : National Biodiversity Network mapping facility, data for UK. WoRMS: Species record : World Register of …
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WEBIt is too easy to assume specimens are the common Macropodia rostrata, when they may not be, and detailed examination is important if under-recorded species are to be found and identified. The parasitic …
