Kelp Crabs and Spider Crabs

Epialtidae

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Epialtidae: /ˌɛpiˈæltɪˌdiː/

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Summary

Epialtidae is a family of crabs that includes several subfamilies known as Kelp Crabs and Spider Crabs. It comprises the subfamilies Epialtinae, Pisinae, Pliosomatinae, Tychinae, and the extinct Actinotocarcininae. These crabs inhabit a variety of marine environments and are recognized for their ecological roles.

Tags

  • crabs
  • marine biology
  • Epialtidae
  • Kelp Crabs
  • Spider Crabs