Liocarcinus holsatus explained

Liocarcinus holsatus, sometimes known by the common name flying crab, is a species of swimming crab found chiefly in the North Sea, Irish Sea and English Channel.[1] It has a carapace up to 4cm (02inches) wide, which is brownish-grey with a green tinge.[2] It is very similar in appearance to the harbour crab Liocarcinus depurator.[2]

The diet of P. holsatus comprises crustaceans, especially juvenile Crangon, molluscs such as Spisula elliptica, and fish.[3] P. holsatus sometimes hosts the parasitic barnacle Sacculina.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EurOBIS distribution records: Liocarcinus holsatus . MarBEF Data System . December 4, 2009.
  2. Web site: Flying crab - Liocarcinus holsatus . . December 4, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120222000457/http://www.marlin.ac.uk/lzspeciesreview.php?speciesid=3698 . February 22, 2012 . dead .
  3. 31 . 87–99 . 1986 . . Natural diet and feeding habits of the crabs Liocarcinus puber and L. holsatus (Decapoda, Brachyura, Portunidae) . Satish C. Choy . 10.3354/meps031087. 1986MEPS...31...87C . free .

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