Sea Life Deep Sea Fishes Sea Turtles Sea Lion Sea Monkeys Sea Otter Sea Birds Seahorses Sea Snakes Sea Dragons Sea Eagles Sea Anemone Sea Bass Sea Whales Sea Spider Sea Mammals Sea Amphibians Octopus Dolphin Shark Sea Crabs Sea Reptiles In the Sea Sea Shells Sea Sponges Sea Caves Sea Coral Sea Cucumbers Sea Pictures and Wallpapers Pictures of the Sea Sea Wallpapers Other Sea Information Deep Sea Diving Deep Sea Research Marine Biology Naval Sea Systems Sea Exploration Sea Grape Sea Level Rise Oceans and Seas Indian Ocean Southern Ocean Atlantic Ocean Arctic Ocean Pacific Ocean Baltic Sea The Aral Sea The Caspian Sea Japan Sea Red Sea Okhotsk Sea North Sea Dead Sea Yellow Sea Caribbean Sea Andaman Sea Mediterranean Sea Black Sea Barents Sea Kara Sea Kara Sea Squat Lobster Munida spp. Physical Characters : Two species of squat lobster are found along California coasts. These animals look like lobsters, but they’re more closely related to hermit crabs. Unlike their relatives, squat lobsters don’t carry shells on their backs. Instead, they squeeze into crevices—and leave their sharp claws exposed to keep neighboring lobsters away. Squat lobsters also hide under rocks to protect their bodies. Safe from hungry fishes, they wait for snacks to settle nearby—those claws are perfect for reaching out and picking up food. Along with curling up in crevices and hiding under rocks, squat lobsters stake out their territory on sandy patches. They use their claws to scoop up sand and sift for sunken snacks. Distribution : They are mostly distributed in Alaska to Baja California, at depths from 60 to 4,800 feet or 18-1,463 meters. Food : Mostly they are scavengers, they scoop up muddy or sandy deposits and sort out edible bits with their mouth parts. They also feed on larger food items.