July 9, 2023

I am a Mangrove Tree Crab

I live in mangrove roots in the supralittoral zone

That means the roots are splashed but not submerged

Which is also how I wear my cologne.

Location: Jones Pier Conservation Area, Jungle Trail

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supralittoral_zone

https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/lifesciences/sites/default/files/lifesciences/images/Aratus%20pisonii%20-%20Mangrove%20Tree-climbing%20Crab.pdf

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