{"product_id":"neosarmatium-meinerti","title":"Neosarmatium meinerti | Mangrove Crab Specimen | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved DECAPODA","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA1 Quality Crustacean Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeosarmatium meinerti\u003c\/em\u003e (Order: DECAPODA, Family: SESARMIDAE) – A museum-quality mangrove crab specimen in A1 condition, expertly dry-preserved and unmounted for collectors, educators, and natural history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNeosarmatium meinerti\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mangrove crab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decapoda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sesarmidae (sesarmid crabs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e A1 – Premium condition with excellent preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-preserved, unmounted, ready for display or study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural history collections, educational displays, cabinet of curiosities, marine specimen art, creative and artistic projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eNeosarmatium meinerti\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeosarmatium meinerti\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the mangrove crab, is a robust and ecologically significant sesarmid crab found across the Indo-Pacific, from East Africa through to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. A keystone species of mangrove ecosystems, it plays a critical role in processing leaf litter and nutrient cycling within these highly productive coastal habitats — making it a species of considerable ecological and scientific importance. Characterised by its sturdy, square-edged carapace, strong claws, and deep reddish-brown to dark colouration, it is a bold and well-proportioned specimen that conveys the robustness and character of the mangrove environment it inhabits. An ecologically significant and scientifically valuable addition to any natural history collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for marine biologists, ecologists, natural history collectors, educators, artists, interior designers seeking authentic cabinet-of-curiosities aesthetics, and anyone passionate about the remarkable diversity of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BugsDirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46594193457341,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1228\/7064\/files\/neosarmatiummeinertiJv.jpg?v=1779202988","url":"https:\/\/www.bugsdirect.com\/products\/neosarmatium-meinerti","provider":"BugsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}