Ghost Crab, formally the subfamily Ocypodinae, is a group of common shore crabs found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, inhabiting deep burrows in the intertidal zone as generalist scavengers and predators of small animals. Their name comes from their nocturnal habits and generally pale coloration, though they are also sometimes called sand crabs, a name that also refers to unrelated crabs outside the subfamily.
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Classification
DietDetritivore or Scavenger 1 Living or Extinct Connections
In Biome
Source Wikipedia: Ghost crab
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1. Wikidata: Ghost Crab
- Wikidata Q932818, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
- Wikipedia 'Ghost Crab': they are generalist scavengers and predators of small animals
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Wikipedia: Ghost crab
WikipediaIn Biome: Intertidal Zone, Wikipedia intro: "hore crabs in tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world, inhabiting deep burrows in the intertidal zone. They are generalist scavengers and predator..."View the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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