Kelp crab


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(Zool.) a California spider crab (Epialtus productus), found among seaweeds, which it resembles in color.

See also: Kelp

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.
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In the gallery portion of this exhibit, visitors experience an array of regional animal species -- many of whom are too small in scale to be seen in larger exhibits -- including: anemones, urchins, sea stars, cold-water corals, kelp crabs, and more.
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