Apr 14, 2020
Halimeda Crab (Huenia heraldica)
seen from Canada
seen from China
seen from Belgium
seen from Philippines
seen from United States
seen from Czechia
seen from Kyrgyzstan
seen from Maldives
seen from Italy
seen from Indonesia
seen from Malaysia
seen from Türkiye
seen from China
seen from China
seen from Türkiye
seen from Italy
seen from Italy
seen from United Kingdom
seen from Bulgaria
seen from China
Halimeda Crab (Huenia heraldica)
Halimeda crab (Huenia heraldica)
The halimeda crab is a small crab that lives in association with Halimeda algae. It is very well camouflaged, as it resembles its host not only with its green and white colour pattern, but also with its body shape imitating the shapes of the Halimeda blades. It often attaches the algal blades to its rostrum.
photo credits: Erwin Kodiat, diver, natgeocreative
Huenia heraldica