Spider Crab
Physical: The carapace length of the Spider Crab can reach up to 3.5 inches, and is often coated in algae or
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Physical: Shore Shrimp are very common in the Barnegat Bay. They are transparent, and reach a length of 5 cm at
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Sand Shrimp
Physical: Sand Shrimp can range in color from nearly transparent to mottled brown. They can reach up to 7.5 cm in
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Mantis Shrimp
Physical: Mantis shrimp are flat, large-clawed shrimp with three sets of weak walking legs. They have powerful “scissor-like mandibles,” and individuals
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Long-Clawed Hermit Crab
Physical: Long-Clawed Hermit Crabs are small, with a maximum shell length of 2.5 cm. They are tan or light gray with
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Lady Crab
Physical: O. ocellatus have a pale grayish carapace with clusters of purple spots. They have five marginal teeth along the front
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Horseshoe Crab
Physical: Horseshoe crab females grow up to two feet long (60 cm), while the males are noticeably smaller. Females and males
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Green Crab
Physical: Green crabs have five marginal teeth around the edge of the carapace. Females are reddish on their ventral surface, while
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