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Family Xanthidae

HAWAII

Polydectus cupulifer

Ma'ili Point, Oahu

TEDDY-BEAR CRAB

Uncommon under rock in shallow water.  Holds the anemone Telmatactis decora in its claws for defense.  Carapace width attains 3/4 inch.  Hawaii & the Indo-Pacific.