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More than 1800 species of the wild flora and fauna of Zihuatanejo.
All photographs were taken in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and the surrounding area.
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Crustaceans of Zihuatanejo
SUBPHYLUM CRUSTACEA
Decorator Crabs
Superfamily Majoidea
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Typical Crustaceans (Superclass Multicrustacea)
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Malacostracans (Class Malacostraca)
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Decapods, Isopods, and Allies (Subclass Eumalacostraca)
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Decapods and Krill (Superorder Eucarida)
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Decapods (Order Decapoda)
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Crabs, Lobsters, Shrimps, and Allies (Suborder Pleocyemata)
Decorator crabs are a group of crabs known for their ability to camouflage by attaching materials from their environment to their bodies. They belong to the superfamily Majoidea, which includes spider crabs and other related species. This disguise helps them blend in with their surroundings and evade predators like fish and octopuses. Found in shallow coastal waters, coral reefs, and sandy seabeds.


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