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formosensis

History

Species
Xeruca formosensis
Original Usage
Uca formosensis
Original Source with Priority
Rathbun, M.J. (1921) New species of crabs from Formosa. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 34:155–156.
Derivation
Named after the island Formosa (which today we call Taiwan), where it is endemic.

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