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Oregonia gracilis, commonly known as the graceful decorator crab, is a species of crab belonging to the family Oregoniidae. [3] Like other decorator crabs it habitually attaches other organisms to its back. [4] The sessile organisms are attached to hooked setae that act as a sort of velcro attachment.
It is at its most abundant in late summer, when the canopy of the kelp forest is at its maximum, but is generally found in the higher part of the kelp understory rather than the canopy. [3] In the winter, the kelp dies back, the crab population declines and crabs may hide in rock crevices. Predators of this crab include fish, sea otters and ...
The northern kelp crab can be differentiated from similar species like the decorator crabs by its two rows of hooked setae right behind its rostrum. The northern kelp crab sometimes attaches bits of kelp and seaweed to these hooked setae to store as food for later. The northern kelp crab does not decorate its carapace as other majid crabs do. [5]
Combine all of the salad components in a large bowl. Whisk the ingredients for the dressing together. Add dressing to the salad and toss. This salad is great to make ahead.
1. In a bowl, whisk the vinegar with the shallot and mustard. Whisk in the walnut and olive oils and season with salt and pepper. 2. In a medium bowl, toss the watercress with 3 tablespoons of the ...
3. In a very large bowl, combine the green mango, cucumbers, watercress, basil, mint and cilantro. Drain the carrots, shaking off the excess liquid, and add them to the bowl. Add the dressing and toss well. Transfer the salad to plates and mound the crab on top. Garnish with the scallions and serve.
Pugettia is a genus of kelp crabs in the family Epialtidae. It comprises the following species: [1] Pugettia dalli Rathbun, 1894 – spined kelp crab [2] Pugettia elongata Yokoya, 1933 Pugettia foliata (Stimpson, 1860) Pugettia gracilis Dana, 1851 – graceful kelp crab [2] Pugettia hubbsi Garth, 1958 Pugettia incisa (De Haan, 1839)
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