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With long hairy antennae this is a distinctive species,. Its shell is elongated (1 " long. ). The carapace has two short sharp projections located either side of the eyes.
Living in the lower tidal sand it is not often seen as it burrows itself into the sand allowing the antennal tube to feed water to the Gills. This strategy allows it to be completely hidden and protected . It will literally bury itself on the spot
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