New Zealand Seashore
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DSC_18402 Crayfish, or Red rock lobster (Jasus edwardsii) underside of juvenile showing long muscular abdomen (the tasty 'tail') compared with underside of a Smooth shore crab (Cyclograpsus lavauxi), where abdomen is reduced and ticked away. Femail crabs primarily use the abdomen for carrying eggs. Portobello Marine Laboratory, Otago *
DSC18402CrayfishRed rock lobsterJasusedwardsiiundersidemuscular abdomentailSmooth shore crabcrabCyclograpsuslavauxiPortobello Marine LaboratoryOtago