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kuplakrabs · 01-22-2005, 02:13 PM

Cappa,
I spent about 2 hours last night researching insects and arachnids. I'd really like to get a scientific name for the mites that are commonly found on the crabs. I'd also like to be able to identify other bugs that may appear in the tank. Good, clear pictures are very difficult to find.

Crabs are crustacea and mites are arachnida, both of which are part of the phylum Arthorpoda, that is why they are so closely related.

Here is a link with some neat pics and a "family tree" that shows what I mean
http://tolweb.org/tree?group=Arthropoda

01-22-2005, 02:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
kuplakrabs "Second Molt, A Success" Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Western NY Posts: 500	Cappa, I spent about 2 hours last night researching insects and arachnids. I'd really like to get a scientific name for the mites that are commonly found on the crabs. I'd also like to be able to identify other bugs that may appear in the tank. Good, clear pictures are very difficult to find. Crabs are crustacea and mites are arachnida, both of which are part of the phylum Arthorpoda, that is why they are so closely related. Here is a link with some neat pics and a "family tree" that shows what I mean http://tolweb.org/tree?group=Arthropoda __________________ Wendy *~Kindness and patience reap greater rewards than rigid intolerance.~*