Lydia annulipes is a species of crab in the family Oziidae.[1] Coloration varies from brown to red brown to purple, with purple[2] or red brown bands[3] on the walking legs. The right claw of individuals collected has been found to be larger than the left claw.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Malacostraca |
| Order: | Decapoda |
| Suborder: | Pleocyemata |
| Infraorder: | Brachyura |
| Family: | Oziidae |
| Genus: | Lydia |
| Species: | L. annulipes
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| Binomial name | |
| Lydia annulipes (H. Milne Edwards, 1834)
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The carapace is oval in shape, wider than long, up to 25 mm (0.98 in) across in large individuals,[2] deeply furrowed in the front area, and smooth as are the legs. There are 5 pointed lobes on the sides of the carapace including the one behind the eye. The large, cutting claw which is rough above has one large rounded tooth at the base.[2][4]
Lydia annulipes is found across the Indo-Pacific ocean. Individuals live in crevices and holes in rock just below the high tide line.[3]
References edit
- ^ WoRMS. "Lydia annulipes (Milne Edwards, 1834)". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Edmonson, C. H. (1962). "Xanthidae of Hawaii". OCCASIONAL PAPERS OF BERNICE P. BISHOP MUSEUM HONOLULU, HAWAII. XXII (13).
- ^ a b c Tweedie, M. W. F. (1950). "Xanthidae of Hawaii". The Fauna of the Cocos-Keeling Islands, Brachyura and Stomatopoda. 22 (April).
- ^ "Cook Islands Bio Diversity and Natural Heritage". Cook Islands Biodiversity and Natural Heritage. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
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