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Family Homolidae

HAWAII

Homola orientalis

Ewa, Oahu, 400 feet

ORIENTAL SPONGE CRAB

Most common member of the family at depths between 400 and 1000 feet.  Carries sponge with modified hind legs.  Attains length of 1.5 inch.  Hawaii and the Indo-West Pacific.