Goneplax rhomboides

Goneplax rhomboides
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Subphylum:
Crustacea
Class:
Malacostraca
Order:
Decapoda
Infraorder:
Brachyura
Family:
Goneplacidae
Genus:
Goneplax
Species:
G. rhomboides
Binomial name
Goneplax rhomboides

Goneplax rhomboides is a species of crab. It is known by the common name angular crab[1] because of its angular carapace.[2] Although it is also called the square crab,[3] its shell is in fact more trapezoidal than square (or rhomboidal, as its scientific name might suggest).[2] This species is also known as the mud-runner because they are able to run away quickly when threatened.[2]

  1. ^ Krister Svahn (June 4, 2008). "New crab found in Swedish waters". University of Gothenburg. Archived from the original on March 12, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2009.
  2. ^ a b c Sue Scott (January 16, 2007). "British Beasts - mud-runner". Dive Magazine.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Chris Proctor (1993). "A mass stranding in Torbay". British Marine Life Study Society.