Metasesarma obesum (Dana, 1851) is a animal in the Sesarmidae family, order Decapoda, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Metasesarma obesum (Dana, 1851)
Metasesarma obesum is a species known from Indian and Pacific Ocean shores, with a described male neotype.
Scientific name: Metasesarma obesum (Dana, 1851).
Description: The neotype of Metasesarma obesum is a male that measures 14.3 mm × 13.5 mm (equal to 0.6 in × 0.5 in).
Distribution: This species is found along the shores of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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