HAIRY SQUAT LOBSTER, Lauria slagiani, MALAYSIA.


The hairy squat lobster, Lauria slagiani, is found alone, and in pairs, on the outside of barrel sponges belonging to the genus Xestospongia. They are tiny (one centimeter across) and difficult to find on the folds of the sponge. Mabul Island, Malaysia.
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