Neopetrolisthes
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Neopetrolisthes is a genus of porcelain crab
s. It contains four species, N. ohshimai
, N. maculatus, N. alobatus and N. spinatus, although N. ohshimai Miyake, 1937 may be a subjective synonym of N. maculatus (H. Milne-Edwards, 1837). They live on sea anemone
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Porcelain crab
Porcelain crabs are decapod crustaceans in the widespread family Porcellanidae, which superficially resemble true crabs. They are typically less than wide, and have flattened bodies as an adaptation for living in rock crevices...
s. It contains four species, N. ohshimai
Neopetrolisthes ohshimai
Neopetrolisthes ohshimai is a species of porcelain crab from the north-western Pacific Ocean, which may be synonymous with Neopetrolisthes maculatus. It is a small, colourful crustacean with a porcelain-like shell. This porcelain crab is usually found within the stinging tentacles of a number of...
, N. maculatus, N. alobatus and N. spinatus, although N. ohshimai Miyake, 1937 may be a subjective synonym of N. maculatus (H. Milne-Edwards, 1837). They live on sea anemone
Sea anemone
Sea anemones are a group of water-dwelling, predatory animals of the order Actiniaria; they are named after the anemone, a terrestrial flower. Sea anemones are classified in the phylum Cnidaria, class Anthozoa, subclass Zoantharia. Anthozoa often have large polyps that allow for digestion of larger...
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