Description
General:
Look similar to squat lobsters, but they are brachyurans.These have modified hind legs to grip camouflaging material and carry it over the body.
Geographic Information
Habitat description:
Benthic.
Additional Information
Consulting taxonomist:
Mary Wicksten, Professor, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
References
Encyclopedia of LifeTree of Life
World Register of Marine Species
National Center for Biotechnology Information
Citation:
Moloha faxoni
((Schmitt, 1921)) Deep-Sea Guide (DSG) at http://dsg/mbari.org/dsg/view/concept/Moloha%20faxoni. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). Consulted on 2024-04-24.