Hyastenus elatus

Tags: Crustacean.

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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class: Malacostraca
family: Epialtidae
genus: Hyastenus
kingdom: Animal
order: Decapoda, Crab
phylum: Arthropod, Crustacean

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