WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
This small crab generally measures a few centimetres. Its slim body and long legs give it a spider-like appearance.It is often light brown or greenish, helping it blend into its surroundings. Its body is covered with fine bristles to which small pieces of debris can attach.WHERE DOES IT LIVE?
It is found in the Mediterranean and the eastern Atlantic, mainly in shallow rocky areas.It very often lives in association with sea anemones, particularly the Snakelocks Anemone, using their tentacles as shelter.WHAT DOES IT EAT?
It feeds on small particles and food remains, often collected near its host anemone.It can also consume small organisms and plankton.GO FURTHER WITH AMIGANSEAU
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