Pagurus bernhardus (Linnaeus, 1758), (hermit crab)


21 Mar 2008 at OSGR: SW83 in East Cornwall, England

Record SummaryJuvenile hermit crab in shell in pool on foreshore
Found as
Date21 March 2008
OS grid refOSGR: SW83
Lat/Lon50° 10’ N, 4° 60’ W
Vice CountyEast Cornwall, VC no: 2
CountryEngland
Voucher21 Mar 2008[AE]
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Notes:

Carapace 2mm long, with blunt point between eyes.

Right chela larger, carpus sparsely hairy with hairs on tubercles.

Eye-stalks short, reaching middle of antennular peduncle.

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