{"product_id":"lesser-spider-crab-maja-crispata-preserved-crab","title":"Lesser Spider Crab (Maja crispata) | Preserved Crab Specimen | Real Marine Crab","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLesser Spider Crab (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaja crispata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) – Preserved Crab Specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesser Spider Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaja crispata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a fascinating marine crab recognized for its spiny, triangular carapace and long, slender legs. Closely related to the larger European Spider Crab, this species inhabits rocky reefs, seagrass meadows, and sandy coastal habitats throughout the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern Atlantic Ocean. Like many spider crabs, it often decorates its shell with algae and other marine organisms for camouflage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis professionally preserved specimen showcases the crab's intricate exoskeleton, elongated limbs, and distinctive body shape. Carefully preserved to maintain its natural appearance, it is an excellent addition to marine biology collections, educational displays, museums, curiosity cabinets, and natural history collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach specimen is individually prepared, making every crab a unique representation of this remarkable spider crab species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGenuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesser Spider Crab (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaja crispata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally preserved for long-term display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplays natural coloration, spiny shell texture, and detailed anatomical features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristic triangular carapace and elongated spider-like legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for marine biology education, scientific reference, museums, and collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for natural history collections and educational exhibits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach specimen is unique, with natural variations in size, coloration, spine development, and markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lesser Spider Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaja crispata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Preserved Specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rocky reefs, seagrass meadows, sandy seabeds, and coastal marine waters of the Mediterranean Sea and eastern Atlantic Ocean\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKingdom:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Animalia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhylum:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Arthropoda\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubphylum:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crustacea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Decapoda\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Majidae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a genuine natural specimen. Every preserved crab is unique, and slight variations in size, coloration, spine shape, shell texture, and markings are natural characteristics that enhance the authenticity of each specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease ensure you are familiar with your country's import regulations before purchasing preserved wildlife specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seashell Supplies Philippines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45736309555253,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2804\/9973\/files\/LesserSpiderCrab_MajaCrispata_PreservedCrabs.png?v=1783776645","url":"https:\/\/www.seashellsupplies.com\/products\/lesser-spider-crab-maja-crispata-preserved-crab","provider":"Seashell Supplies Philippines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}