Dromiidae
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| Scientific name | Dromiidae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Order | Decapods |
| Rank | Family |
| Higher classification | Dromioidea |
| Family | De Haan |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2004737 |
About Dromiidae
Dromiidae is a family of crabs, often referred to as sponge crabs. They are small or medium-sized crabs which get their name from the ability to shape a living sponge into a portable shelter for themselves. A sponge crab cuts out a fragment from a sponge and trims it to its own shape using its claws.