{"product_id":"spider-crab-pleistacantha-moseleyi-preserved-crab","title":"Spider Crab (Pleistacantha moseleyi) | Preserved Crab Specimen | Real Deep-water Spider Crab","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpider Crab (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePleistacantha moseleyi\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\u003eSpider Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePleistacantha moseleyi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep-water Spider Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a remarkable deep-sea marine crab distinguished by its long, slender legs, spiny carapace, and exceptional adaptations to life on the ocean floor. This species inhabits deep continental shelf and slope environments in the Indo-Pacific region, where it lives on soft sediments and rocky substrates far below the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis professionally preserved specimen showcases the crab's elongated limbs, intricate spiny exoskeleton, and detailed anatomical features. Carefully preserved to maintain its natural appearance, it is an exceptional 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 ocean's fascinating deep-water crustaceans.\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\u003eSpider Crab (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePleistacantha moseleyi\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\u003eDeep-water Spider 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, spiny shell texture, and detailed anatomical features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristic elongated legs adapted for deep-sea habitats\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, 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 Spider 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 Deep-water 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\u003ePleistacantha moseleyi\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 Deep continental shelf and slope environments, soft sediments, and rocky seabeds in the Indo-Pacific region\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 Epialtidae\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, spine shape, 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":45736365391925,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2804\/9973\/files\/SpiderCrab_Deep-waterSpiderCrab_Pleistacanthamoseleyi_PreservedCrabs.png?v=1783777966","url":"https:\/\/www.seashellsupplies.com\/products\/spider-crab-pleistacantha-moseleyi-preserved-crab","provider":"Seashell Supplies Philippines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}