Coenobitidae
| Coenobitidae | |
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| Coenobita perlatus | |
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| Coconut crab, Birgus latro | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Crustacea |
| Class: | Malacostraca |
| Order: | Decapoda |
| Superfamily: | Paguroidea |
| Family: |
Coenobitidae Dana, 1851 |
| Genera | |
Coenobitidae are the family of terrestrial hermit crabs, widely known for their land-living habits. They are found in coastal tropical regions around the world and require access to the ocean to breed. There are 17 species in two genera:
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