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King crab on a mission

A king crab underwater

A king crab on a mission, probably Paralomis stevensi, from 400 metres at Scott Island (white bar represents 20 cm).

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Rights: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)
Published: 3 December 2007Size: 124.98 KB
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