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Hyastenus elatus Griffin & Tranter 1986

Hyastenus elatus

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Hyastenus elatus is a species of crab in the family Epialtidae.^[1] It is one of several decorator crabs, habitually covering itself in aposematic sponges which may also serve as camouflage.

References

^ Peter Davie (2010). "Hyastenus elatus Griffin & Tranter, 1986". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved May 24, 2012.

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Hyastenus elatus: Brief Summary

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Hyastenus elatus is a species of crab in the family Epialtidae. It is one of several decorator crabs, habitually covering itself in aposematic sponges which may also serve as camouflage.

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