{"product_id":"two-horned-box-crab-calappa-bicornis-preserved-crab","title":"Two-horned Box Crab (Calappa bicornis) | Preserved Crab Specimen | Real Bicorn Box Crab","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTwo-horned Box Crab (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalappa bicornis\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\u003eTwo-horned Box Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalappa bicornis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBicorn Box Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a distinctive marine crab belonging to the family \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalappidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is recognized for its broad, rounded carapace and the pair of prominent horn-like projections at the front of its shell, giving the species its common name. Like other box crabs, it has large flattened claws that fold tightly against the front of its body, forming a protective shield. This species inhabits sandy seabeds, coral reefs, lagoons, and shallow coastal waters throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis professionally preserved specimen showcases the crab's unique horned carapace, powerful shield-like claws, 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 this remarkable box 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\u003eTwo-horned Box Crab (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalappa bicornis\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\u003eBicorn Box 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 detailed anatomical features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive horn-like projections and large shield-forming claws\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 Two-horned Box 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 Bicorn Box 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\u003eCalappa bicornis\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 seabeds, coral reefs, lagoons, and shallow tropical marine waters\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 Calappidae\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, horn development, 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":45736185724981,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2804\/9973\/files\/Two-hornedBoxCrab_BicornBoxCrab_Calappabicornis_PreservedCrabs.png?v=1783774964","url":"https:\/\/www.seashellsupplies.com\/products\/two-horned-box-crab-calappa-bicornis-preserved-crab","provider":"Seashell Supplies Philippines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}