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A large crab (Cyrtomaia smithi) with numerous spikes on its chelae and legs. Its carapace is relatively smooth. Small barnacles can be seenattached to the carapace. This crab is unique for having its front legs having a rake-like appearance.
Credit
NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana
Display Date
20150913T222654Z
Location
Hawaii, Niihau
Collection
Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Modern Expeditions
2015 Hohonu Moana