The most common crab in this species found in the Bass Strait this small hairy crabs carapace features 3-12 tubercles on a curved ridge near anterolateral margin protruding through the hairs, in juveniles tubercles appear as low ridge buried in the velvety hairs
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What habitats does Pilumnus monilifera live in?
In sponges, bryozoans, and algae, intertidal to a depth of around 70m
What is the distribution of Pilumnus monilifera?
South-eastern Australia including Tasmania
How big does Pilumnus monilifera grow?
Can grow to around 20mm
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