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Unique Color Purple Crab Found in Philippines

Scientists discover four species of unique colored crab on the island of Palawan, Philippines. Sayangya, although the newly discovered species, sustainability has been threatened with mining activity.

According to the inventor of the crab, the location of its discovery is a place full of biodiversity. Approximately half of the total species that live in Palawan are endemic and can not be found in other regions.

Unique Color Purple Crab Found in Philippines

These four new species of crab that is Insulamon genus that live in fresh water. Species of crabs are reddish-purple color is only one endemic in one or beebrapa island. Seawater to limit their spread.

"The narrower the original habitat of these species, the greater the risk borne endemic flora and fauna. Even small changes in the environment could lead to extinction. It is important to do research in this area and demonstrate the unique and the need to protect biodiversity on the island,"



1 Responses to “Unique Color Purple Crab Found in Philippines”

Zummi@sustainability Philippines :

Wow! That crab looks so unique and I am honored because it was founded here in Philippines. Any updates of this? Thanks.

September 23, 2012 at 10:57 PM

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