Bathyal swimming crab explained

The bathyal swimming crab, Bathynectes longispina, is a species of crab in the family Polybiidae.[1]

This species lives on seamounts and knolls,[2] at depths as great as . It appears similar to other members of the portunid family, but has reduced swimming dactyls and long walking legs. As an adaptation to deep water, it has large eyes.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Bathynectes Stimpson, 1871.
  2. Web site: Peter Davie . 2010 . Bathynectes longispina Stimpson, 1871 . . March 6, 2011.
  3. Web site: Transitions to the deep: adaptations in decapod crustaceans for life along the 31º30'N Atlantic transect . Susan Thornton-DeVictor . Estuary to the Abyss. Exploring Along the Latitude 31º30'N Transect . . March 6, 2011.

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