Dardanus deformis
| Scientific name | Dardanus deformis |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Milne-Edwards |
| Year of description | 1836 |
| IUCN category (World) | NE |
| Family | Diogenidae |
| Genus | Dardanus |
Introduction
Dardanus deformis is a salt water crustacea.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
How to recognize Dardanus deformis ?
Dardanus deformis measures between 8 and 10 cm. this crustacea is unicolore with a predominantly beige body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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VenomousNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Like all crustaceans, Dardanus deformis molts whenever it becomes cramped in its shell. Before the hardening of its new body, it is more vulnerable and spends a good part of its time hidden. This mechanism, very complex, allows the periodic renewal of the exoskeleton and part of the internal skeleton. It is also during the moult that the females become fertile.
Dardanus deformis is a crustacea solitary. This species is scavenger .
Although Dardanus deformis is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Dardanus deformis is a crustacea ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 12 m
Biotope presentation
Dardanus deformis is most often found at a depth between 0m and 12m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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