Dromiidae
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Scientific name | Dromiidae |
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Phylum | Arthropoda |
Order | Decapods |
Rank | Family |
Higher classification | Dromioidea |
Family | De Haan |
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ID | 2004737 |
About Dromiidae
Dromiidae is a family of crabs, often referred to as sponge crabs. They are small or medium-sized crabs which get their name from the ability to shape a living sponge into a portable shelter for themselves. A sponge crab cuts out a fragment from a sponge and trims it to its own shape using its claws.