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P. samuelis is often more willing than other hermit crab species to stick its legs out of the shell and try to escape. Photo by Dave Cowles, April 1993. Dana Point, CA
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Pagurus samuelis in a Tegula funebralis shell. At Little Corona del Mar, CA (Photo by: Dave Cowles, March 2005)
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Another individual from Sares Head.
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The carapace of P. hirsutiusculus has setae but no spines. The front part (shield), which is the only part which is calcified, is about as wide as it is long. In this photo the shield of the carapace is to the top right, behind the eyestalks.
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In this view of the chelae, legs, and second antennae, one can see the setae which cover the chelae and legs, the larger right chela which is characteristic of Pagurus, and the fact that the carpus of the right chela is slightly longer than wide and it is not flattened. The antennae are green with white spots.
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The dactyls of legs 2 and 3 are not twisted, and there is a white (or blue) band at the junction of the propodus and dactyl.
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The ventral surface of the right merus (center of photo) has one prominent tubercle but it is largely obscured by the abundant setae.
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This individual jumped out of its shell which was stuck. That makes it easy to see the abundant body and leg setae. Photo by Dave Cowles July 2008
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This female readily crawled out of her shell even though she is "berried" (carrying eggs under her abdomen). Photo by Dave Cowles at Kalaloch Beach #4, July 2009
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The eyes of Pagurus hirsutiusculus generally seem to have a dark crescent-shaped band in them, as can be seen in this closeup dorsal view of the head. Photo by Dave Cowles July 2008
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This individual has both white bands and blue spots on the legs. Photo by Dave Cowles, July 2010
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Pagurus hirsutiusculus from the Rosario area (Photo by: Dave Cowles, August 2005)
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