Diogenidae (left-handed hermit crabs) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 23 m |
Southeast Pacific: Endemic to Easter Island. |
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Found on hard bottoms from shore to a depth of 23 m. Uses the gastropod shells of Coralliophilan violacea, Nerite sp., Planaxis akuana and Strombus maculatus (Ref. 88738). Also found in inshore flats (Ref. 2898). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
C: Refs. 2898, 88738, 90219, 82703, 94136; O: Ref. 2898. |
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