Fabia subquadrata   (Grooved Mussel Crab)

© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2227)

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Photo Location	Three-entrance Bay, Sitka Sound
Photographer	Aaron Baldwin
Habitat	In California Mussels
Photo Date
Upload Date	October 25, 2007
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Photo ID #	2227
Comments	This crab is found inside the mantle cavity of the huge mussel, Mytilus californicus. Almost every big mussel will have a crab inside. Photo taken with Pentax Optio W10 underwater camera.