Key Identification Features
- Several distinct physiological changes happen as Macropodia rostrata reaches sexual maturity.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Inachidae
Inachidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Decapoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Inachidae Species
Inachus phalangium (Fabricius, 1775)
Inachus phalangium (Fabricius, 1775)
Inachus phalangium is a commensal crab that associates with snakelock anemones, …
Achaeopsis spinulosa Stimpson, 1857
Achaeopsis spinulosa Stimpson, 1857
Achaeopsis spinulosa, the hotlips spider crab, is a small endemic South African …
Macropodia rostrata (Linnaeus, 1761)
Macropodia rostrata (Linnaeus, 1761)
Macropodia rostrata is a small European and West African decorator spider crab w…
Achaeus japonicus (De Haan, 1839)
Achaeus japonicus (De Haan, 1839)
Achaeus japonicus, the orang-utan crab, is a small Indo-Pacific decorator crab o…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Inachidae?
Inachidae animals belong to the Decapoda order in the Animalia kingdom. Several distinct physiological changes happen as Macropodia rostrata reaches sexual maturity. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Inachidae?
Inachidae is classified in the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
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