oyster crab

crab

Also known as: Pinnotheres ostreum

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In decapod
The pea crab Pinnotheres ostreum, on the other hand, parasitically feeds on the American oyster, causing gill damage. Some shrimp have symbiotic relationships with fish; they remove parasites from the mouths and gills of the fish.
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In pea crab
…ostreum, also known as the oyster crab, are found in oysters of the Atlantic coastal waters of North America and are especially abundant in oysters of Chesapeake Bay. The body of the female is pinkish white and up to 2 cm (about 0.75 inch) across. An irregular stripe runs from…
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