fascinating hermit crab Taxidermy full body mount - Dardanus megistos - 9.5 cm - 18 cm - 11 cm - 1
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Specimen of Dardanus megistos, the hermit crab from the Philippines, dating from 2025, weighing 800 g with dimensions 18 cm wide, 11 cm deep and 9.5 cm high, in good condition.
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Dardanus megistos is widely present throughout the Indo-Pacific. The carapace can reach a length of 10 centimeters; in exceptional cases the total length can reach up to 30 centimeters. The male is larger than the females. Dardanus megistos is an excellent carnivorous predator and its diet is basically composed of mollusks, echinoderms and worms. It lives in rugged and deep zones down to 100 meters, in various types of environments: in sandy bottoms among rocks or among large colonies of coral. It uses as its dwelling many types of shells but it prefers the Genus Turbo and Strombus. The base coloration of the carapace, the antennae and the claws is red, covered with numerous white spots outlined in black.
An incredible object from a wunderkammer, an object for true enthusiasts.
Stand not included.
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Seller's Story
We deal with naturalistic objects in
Prevalence coming from the fascinating
marine world, but by enthusiasts and
Lovers of enchanting facets.
Of life, we also propose minerals and.
metaphysical stones, taxidermies, fossils, and
decorative objects
A continuous journey through time and...
Space for the search for testimonies.
Precious.
Passion is the fire that fuels.
Our choices: collaborations with the
Major importers from exotic countries.
but also travels to discover sought-after destinations
objects
Ongoing research of new developments and
Our increasingly refined aesthetic.
main objectives
Just observe like a collector.
He manages the objects in his display case.
As soon as he/she/they take(s) one in hand, the
His or her inspired gaze seems to pierce through.
The object is to lose oneself in its distances.
Here lies the magical side of the collector.
Walter Benjamin
Translated by Google TranslateDardanus megistos is widely present throughout the Indo-Pacific. The carapace can reach a length of 10 centimeters; in exceptional cases the total length can reach up to 30 centimeters. The male is larger than the females. Dardanus megistos is an excellent carnivorous predator and its diet is basically composed of mollusks, echinoderms and worms. It lives in rugged and deep zones down to 100 meters, in various types of environments: in sandy bottoms among rocks or among large colonies of coral. It uses as its dwelling many types of shells but it prefers the Genus Turbo and Strombus. The base coloration of the carapace, the antennae and the claws is red, covered with numerous white spots outlined in black.
An incredible object from a wunderkammer, an object for true enthusiasts.
Stand not included.
A necessary clarification. The final image of our photographic gallery is obtained with the help of AI software.
The aim is purely aesthetic but also exemplary at the same time: it shows the real object inside an artificially generated setting.
The objective is to show how precious the objects up for auction are and how well they look in different environments, all highly refined.
Thank you for your attention.
Happy bidding.
Seller's Story
We deal with naturalistic objects in
Prevalence coming from the fascinating
marine world, but by enthusiasts and
Lovers of enchanting facets.
Of life, we also propose minerals and.
metaphysical stones, taxidermies, fossils, and
decorative objects
A continuous journey through time and...
Space for the search for testimonies.
Precious.
Passion is the fire that fuels.
Our choices: collaborations with the
Major importers from exotic countries.
but also travels to discover sought-after destinations
objects
Ongoing research of new developments and
Our increasingly refined aesthetic.
main objectives
Just observe like a collector.
He manages the objects in his display case.
As soon as he/she/they take(s) one in hand, the
His or her inspired gaze seems to pierce through.
The object is to lose oneself in its distances.
Here lies the magical side of the collector.
Walter Benjamin
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
After 2000
Specimen
fascinating hermit crab
Scientific name
Dardanus megistos
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Philippines
Condition
Good condition
Year
2025
Weight
800 g
Height
9.5 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
11 cm
