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| Phylum Arthropoda > Subphylum Crustacea > Class Malacostraca > Order Decapoda > Brachyurans > Superfamily Ocypodoidea |
| Semaphore
crab Ilyoplax sp. Family Dotillidae updated Oct 08 Where seen? This tiny but active crab is sometimes seen in our mangroves. The common name comes from its habit of vigorously waving its pincers up and down. This is reminiscent of the Semaphore flag-waving system used by sailors in the past to send messages over long distances. In the crab, this behaviour probably serves to declare territory and to attract mates. Features: Body width 0.5cm. Body somewhat round, eyestalks short. Pincers equal sized and rather bulbous. |
 Lim Chu Kang, Aug 05 |
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Semaphore crabs on Singapore shores
 Lim Chu Kang, Jan 04  White semaphore crab (Ilyoplax delsmani) |
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