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The Decorator Crab

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Crustaceans : The Decorator Crab

Introduction:
"See if you know some general information about this crazy crustacean."


1. What is the scientific name of the decorator crab?
    Mictyris platycheles
    Plagusia chabrus
    Oregonia gracilis
    Ovalipes australiensis


2. The decorator crab diet includes which of the following?
    Small crustaceans
    Algae
    All of these
    Sponges


3. The decorator crab has alternating colored bands on its legs. What color are these bands?
    Black and white
    Blue and white
    Red and white
    Yellow and red


4. The decorator crab is known for its habit of adorning itself with bits of seaweed, hydroids, sponges and other intertidal debris. How is this accomplished?
    Using the oils from fish
    By turning ocean sand into a sticky glue-like substance
    Using an oily substance produced from the crabs tear ducts
    Using a glue-like substance that is secreted from the mouth


5. The decorator crab can be found in what type of habitat?
    Usually in or around schools of fish
    Among coral reefs
    Usually among seaweed in intertidal zones, and in subtidal waters
    In freshwater lakes and streams


6. Another popular name the decorator crab goes by is?
    Graceful decorator crab
    Oval spider crab
    Sponge crab
    Rough shore crab


7. There are many types of crabs, but which of these is a relative of the decorator crab?
    Dungeness crabs
    Kelp crabs
    All of these
    Sheep crabs


8. The decorator crab falls into which family of crab?
    Portunidae (swimming crabs)
    Majidae (spider crabs)
    Cancridae (edible crabs)
    Grapsidae (shore crabs)


9. The decorator crab must molt as it grows larger.
    True
    False


10. Decorator crabs are an important food source for which of these fish species?
    Tuna and sturgeon
    Whales
    Croakers and cabezon
    Sharks


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