{"product_id":"samurai-crab-heikeopsis-japonica-preserved-crab","title":"Samurai Crab (Heikeopsis japonica) | Preserved Crab Specimen | Real Heike Crab","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSamurai Crab (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeikeopsis japonica\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\u003eSamurai Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeikeopsis japonica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeike Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is one of the world's most famous marine crabs due to the remarkable pattern on its carapace, which resembles the face of a stern samurai warrior. Native to the coastal waters of Japan, this small crab inhabits sandy and muddy seabeds where it burrows and forages for small marine organisms. It has become a fascinating subject in marine biology and natural history because of its unique appearance and cultural significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis professionally preserved specimen showcases the crab's distinctive shell pattern, compact body, and detailed anatomical features. Carefully preserved to maintain its natural appearance, it is an outstanding 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 one of the most iconic and recognizable crabs in the world.\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\u003eSamurai Crab (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeikeopsis japonica\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\n\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeike Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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, shell texture, and distinctive facial-like carapace pattern\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\u003eIdeal 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, shell texture, 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 Samurai Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heike 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\u003eHeikeopsis japonica\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 Sandy and muddy seabeds in shallow coastal waters of Japan\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 Dorippidae\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, shell texture, and the natural facial-like pattern are 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":45735743389749,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2804\/9973\/files\/SamuraiCrab_HeikeCrab_Heikeopsisjaponica_PreservedCrabs.png?v=1783768182","url":"https:\/\/www.seashellsupplies.com\/products\/samurai-crab-heikeopsis-japonica-preserved-crab","provider":"Seashell Supplies Philippines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}