Citation: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Stenorhynchus_seticornis/
Title: Saltwater/Marine Invertebrates
Species #: 59
Common Name: Northern Kelp Crab Scientific Name: Pugettia Producta Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: N/A
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Decapoda
Family: Epialtidae
Geography / Habitat: This crab is found within rocky intertidal shores along the California Coast. They are most commonly found in dense kelp beds at around 40m deep. Life Strategy: These crabs undergo a molting before they reproduce. Their spawning seasons are between June and July. The female holds the eggs under her abdomen Food / Feed Strategy: This crab is a nocturnal vegetarian. It eats almost only kelp grass and sometimes phytoplankton. They will also eat barnacles and mussels.
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Body Form or Style: This crab has a hexagon shaped body. Swim / Locomotion Style: this crab has long skinny legs that let it walk fairly fast. Mouth Position: Subterminal
Citation: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Pugettia_producta/