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Family Majidae

There are currently 189 species of spider crabs classified into 37 genera. They typically have long legs and a carapace that is longer than wide. They are widely distributed in the world's oceans.

 

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Cyclocoeloma tuberculata Corallimorph decorator crab

Cyclocoeloma tuberculata Corallimorph decorator crab Kri Eco, Raja Ampat, West Papua IMG_8289

Cyclocoeloma tuberculata Kri Eco, Raja Ampat, West Papua IMG_3883

Cyclocoeloma tuberculata

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Unidentified decorator crab - may not be majid.

Unidentified decorator, may not be a majid, Kri Eco, Raja Ampat IMG_3894

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Notomithrax ursus Hairy seaweed crab

Notomithrax ursus Hairy seaweed crab, Kaikoura, New Zealand

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Schizophrys aspersa, Ornamental spider crab

Schizophrys aspersa, Ornamental spider crab, Fiji

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