Platypodia eydouxi, also called the red-eyed xanthid crab, is a crab that belongs to the family Xanthidae.[1] It is primarily found in coral reefs and shallow marine environments across the Indo-Pacific, including Hawaii, where it is crucial in maintaining marine biodiversity[2]
| Platypodia eydouxi | |
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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: | Xanthidae |
| Genus: | Platypodia |
| Species: | P. eydouxi
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| Binomial name | |
| Platypodia eydouxi (A. Milne-Edwards, 1865)
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Description
editPlatypodia eydouxi is characterized by its distinctive red eyes, which contrast with its brownish, oval-shaped carapace.[3] The species typically has a broad and flattened body, with a sturdy carapace that provides protection.[4] Males tend to have slightly larger and more pronounced claws compared to females, though both genders share similar body structures.[3] These physical traits allow the species to blend into its coral reef environment, aiding in both defense and predation.[3]
Distribution and habitat
editPlatypodia eydouxi is primarily found in the Indo-Pacific region, with populations spread across countries such as Japan, Indonesia, and Australia.[5] This species thrives in marine habitats like coral reefs, mangroves, and rocky shores, where it finds shelter and abundant food sources.[6] To survive, Platypodia eydouxi relies on warm water temperatures and a steady supply of small marine organisms, which support its ecological role as both predator and prey in these environments.[6]
References
edit- ^ Hoover, John P. (1998). Hawai'i's sea creatures : a guide to Hawai'i's marine invertebrates. [Honolulu, Hawaii]: Mutual Pub. ISBN 1-56647-220-2. OCLC 41975146.
- ^ "STRI Marine Portal Detailed Collection Record Information". invertebase.org. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Platypodia Eyedouxii". MarinelifePhotography.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Yang, Sung-Yin Yang; Keshavmurthy, Shashank; Sheppard, Charles R.C; Visram, Shakil; Chen, Chaolun Allen (2012). "Diversity and Distribution of Symbiodinium Associated with Seven Common Coral Species in the Chagos Archipelago, Central Indian Ocean". PLOS ONE. 7 (5): e35836. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0035836. PMC 3342320. PMID 22567113.
- ^ WoRMS. "Platypodia eydouxi (A. Milne-Edwards, 1865)". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Clark, Paul; Ng; Ho, P.-H (2004). The Raffles Bulletin of zoology (PDF). National University of Signapore. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
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