Description of unique live colour patterns as a tool for discriminating hermit crab species in the Iberian Peninsula

Description of unique live colour patterns as a tool for discriminating hermit crab species in the Iberian Peninsula

The unique colour patterns of the hermit crab species inhabiting the Iberian Peninsula and geographically close areas are studied based on colour patterns observed in live specimens either in the field or live in the laboratory. Live colour patterns are shown to be useful for differentiating specie...

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Main Authors:	Bruno Almón, Eva García-Isarch, Jose A. Cuesta, J. Enrique García-Raso
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2023-03-01
Series:	Scientia Marina
Subjects:	taxonomy Paguroidea morphology biogeography biodiversity adaptation
Online Access:	https://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/1949

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