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Argis alaskensis   (Alaskan Argid)

Photo of Argis alaskensis  by Aaron Baldwin
© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2093)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location Sitka Sound, SE Alaska Photographer Aaron Baldwin
Habitat 35 meters on cobbles
Photo Date Upload Date October 18, 2007
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UTM Northing Photo ID # 2093
Notes The close-set eyes and paddle-shaped dactyls (tips) of the last walking legs are distinguishing characters of the genus Argis. Argis alaskensis is distinguished by the combination of 3-4 median carapace spines and dorsal ridges on 6th abdominal segment forming small spines on posterior margin (all other argids with 3-4 dorsal spines lack spines on 6th abdominal segment).


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