Pagurus
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| Scientific name | Pagurus |
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| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Order | Decapods |
| Rank | Genus |
| Higher classification | Paguridae |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
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| ID | 2928467 |
About Pagurus
Pagurus is a genus of hermit crabs in the family Paguridae. Like other hermit crabs, their abdomen is not calcified and they use snail shells as protection. These marine decapod crustaceans are omnivorous, but mostly prey on small animals and scavenge carrion.