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Ligia pallasii  (Sea Slater)

Photo of Ligia pallasii by Kristal Atkinson
© Kristal Atkinson (Photo ID #18525)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location Nanaimo Photographer Kristal Atkinson
Habitat Rocky beach, intertidal zone
Photo Date August 16, 2012 Upload Date August 21, 2012
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UTM Northing Photo ID # 18525
Notes This individual had speckling on its carapace and blended well with the rocky outcroppings it scampered to hide on. Others further down the beach individuals were a solid grey color, matching the fist sized rocks they were hiding under. Swift moving. Sizes varying from 1 to 2 inches (excluding antenna and tail). Identification by Aaron Baldwin.


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