Polybius henslowii
| Scientific name | Polybius henslowii |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Leach |
| Year of description | 1820 |
| IUCN category | NE |
| Family | Polybiidae |
| Genus | Polybius |
Introduction
Polybius henslowii is a little salt water crustacea.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size4 cm
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Maximum size4.4 cm
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Average size4 cm
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Maximum size4.4 cm
How to recognize Polybius henslowii ?
Polybius henslowii measures between 4 and 4.4 cm. Given its small size, this species is commonly referred to as a "dwarf" animal. this crustacea is tricolore with a predominantly rouge, bleu and marron body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilitygregarious
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territorialNo
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VenomousNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Like all crustaceans, Polybius henslowii 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.
Polybius henslowii is a crustacea gregarious. This species is carnivorous . Measuring only a few centimeters, this small species tends to be discreet and hide in the presence of larger neighbors.
Although Polybius henslowii is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Polybius henslowii 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?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature7 - 12 °C
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Depth0 - 500 m
Biotope presentation
Polybius henslowii is most often found at a depth between 0m and 500m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
This species lives in decaying vegetation (branches, leaves) in low current areas.
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Bibliographic references
Unknown facts of the biology of Polybius henslowii – Effect of gender on claw morphology and diet - Catarina Vinagre - Rui Cereja - Ana Silva - Elsevier Ltd - 2020. vol. 165
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