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British Invertebrates - marine

Species 1 - 4 of 4
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Pagurus bernhardus (Common hermit crab)
Despite the common name, hermit crabs are related more closely to lobsters than to crabs. They lack a hard carapace, and adopt the... More
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Palaemon serratus (Common prawn)
The common prawn is a well-known swimming crustacean, which is pinkish-brown in colour and features reddish spots and lines. The... More
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Patella vulgata (Common limpet)
The common limpet is a well-known seashore species. It has a conical shell, the outer surface of which is greyish-white. Shells... More
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Pleurobrachia pileus (Sea gooseberry)
Members of the phylum Ctenophora are known as sea-gooseberries or comb-jellies, and are startlingly beautiful marine invertebrates... More
Species 1 - 4 of 4