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This specimen was purchased in 1903 from notable Weymouth-based natural history dealer R.F. Damon. Despite being an impressive size, it is not particularly large example of the species.

Dry specimen of a Robber Crab purchased from Robert F. Damon.

Robber Crab; Coconut Crab (Birgus latro)
NH.3.114a
Natural History

1 item (description level: whole)

Broad category
Crustaceans

Collector
Damon, Robert F.
Additional collector information
collector:   Damon, Robert F. 
Specimen form
dry specimen
Additional specimen form information
specimen form: dry specimen (overall)
Measurements
overall (approx): 350 mm x 360 mm x 150 mm
Additional measurement information
overall (approx): 350 mm x 360 mm x 150 mm


Related species etc.
scientific name (Horniman taxonomy):   Robber Crab (Birgus latro) 
scientific name:   Robber Crab (Birgus latro) 
Related subjects
specimen form:   dry specimen 

Record created 2007-08-14 by MMILLAN
Record last updated 2012-12-08 by ANACTORIA

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