Calcinus guamensis Wooster, 1984

Although more white than usual, we think this is Calcinus guamensis. This was an especially small specimen and may have not yet as much black and greenish color on the appendages. This one was inhabiting an immobile shell cemented by sponge to the underside of a rock. I suppose it must have been feeding by simply stretching out of its shell, or perhaps leaving it briefly to forage.

Created 8 February 2021

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