GECARCINUS LATERALIS PDF
“Studies on the behavior of the land crab Gecarcinus lateralis (Fréminville, ) were made on a tract of land at Sabal Point, just north of Boca Raton Inlet. Gecarcinus lateralis (Guérin, ). Accessed at: ?p=taxdetails&id= on Taxonomic edit history. Gecarcinus lateralis: land crab: Gecarcinus lateralis, occurring from Bermuda to Guyana, is 9 cm wide. Like Cardisoma, it may live a considerable distance from.
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Gecarcinus lateralisalso known by the common names blackback land crabBermuda land crabred land crab leading to easy confusion laterals Gecarcoidea natalis and moon crab leading to easy confusion with G. It also inhabits the Florida Keys and the islands of the Caribbean.
The taxonomy in relations to the Pacific Gecarcinus quadratus is disputed, with many considering it and G. Another closely related species, Gecarcinus ruricolaoccurs together with G.
As suggested by the name blackback land crab, it has a large blackish spot, which, although the exact shape is variable, covers a large part of the central carapace “back”. The legs, claws and outer sections of the carapace are reddish, orange or whitish.
Gecarcinus lateralis | crustacean |
The carapace may reach a width of up to 11 centimetres 4. Compared to most other crustaceansits blood also has a higher oxygen carrying capacity.
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Gecarcinus lateralis
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