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Crabs

Twenty-eight species of crabs have been recorded at the beach and plateau at Aride.
For a full list and descriptions see: Anderson, C. (1994). Decapod crustacean species of Aride Island, Seychelles. Phelsuma 2: 35-49.  For more information on hermit crabs see: Pomfret, J. Hermit crab abundance and shell usage on Aride Island. Click the images to learn more about each species.
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