Acadian hermit crab

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Pagurus acadianus

Acadian hermit crab, a reference photo
Photo: James E. Benedict (1854–1940) · Public domain

Pagurus acadianus, the Acadian hermit crab, is a species of hermit crab in the family Paguridae. It is found in Western Atlantic Ocean.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Acadian hermit crab being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Malacostraca
Order
Decapoda
Family
Paguridae
Genus
Pagurus
Species
Pagurus acadianus

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