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A large crab (Cyrtomaia smithi) with numerous spikes on its chelae and legs

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Description

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

20150913T222757Z

Location

Hawaii, Niihau

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space

Ocean Exploration Collection

Modern Expeditions

2015 Hohonu Moana