Camposcia retusa explained

Camposcia retusa, known commonly as the velcro crab,^[1] spider decorator crab, or harlequin crab, is a species of marine crustacea in the family Inachidae. It is known for attaching living sponges and corals to itself, which camouflage it.

The velcro crab is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific area, including the Red Sea.^[2]

Description

This crab has a shell size of 3 cm and with the legs it can reach 10 cm.^[3]

External links

• Marinespecies.org
• Eol.org
• Doris.ffessm.fr

Notes and References

1. Web site: Velcro Crab Camposcia retusa . Wild Fact Sheets . 4 September 2022.
2. Web site: Facts about Spider Decorator Crab (Camposcia retusa) - Encyclopedia of Life . Eol.org . 2013-09-09.
3. Web site: DORIS - FFESSM - Biologie et plongée - Faune et flore sous-marines et dulcicoles . Doris.ffessm.fr . 2013-09-09.