User:Kianacac/Aniculus hopperae

Comments by A. Faucci (Apr 7, 2024):

Nice work on finding lots of great information. To polish your draft before copying it over to the main article please work on the following:


 * Make sure you only include content that is important to your species. Anything about the genus or the family should go on that respective Wikipedia page and not here. It is ok to include a comparison or rather distinction from ma sister species. I would add that under the Description section at the end, after you described how this species looks. I would leave out the size of the holotype (the specimen used to describe the species) and rather talk about how large they get maximum or the average size, as we don't know how representative the holotype is for the whole species.
 * I would add your section on Anatomy and Morphology to the beginning of your Description section.
 * Distribution & Habitat: Start general (overall geographic distribution) then go into the details of where it occurs (habitat). right now you jumo back and for and the information is a little jumbeled. If it is endemic to Hawaii, be clear about it (native just means it occurs here naturally but it could occur in other places as well). If it only occurs on the Big Island, say so, otherwise be clear that it occurs on all islands, but is especially common on the island of Hawaii.
 * Link each sentence to a reference using the "cite function (see respective training on How to add Citations).
 * Make sure you use the Wikipedia formatting: section headings should be in Heading format (see the Paragraph drop-down menu)
 * Make sure all your scientific species names are in italics and there are no typos. Also, the genus needs to be written out at the beginning of a sentence.
 * Make sure your sentences are all in perfect English and grammar and are easily understandable for a worldwide audience.
 * Add at least 3-4 more sources:
 * In general: https://www.marinelifephotography.com/marine/arthropods/hermit%20crabs/aniculus-hopperae.htm
 * In general: https://reefguide.org/hawaii/aniculushopperae.html
 * In general: https://www.sealifebase.ca/summary/Aniculus-hopperae.html
 * Distribution: https://www.crabdatabase.info/en/crabs/anomura/paguroidea/diogenidae/aniculus-8182
 * Distribution: https://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/nauplius/media/copepedia/taxa/T4004415/

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Aniculus Hopperae is a species of hermit crab belonging to the family Diogenidae, commonly known as the left hermit crab due to its distinctive large left scissor used for shell defense. Endemic to Hawaii, this medium-sized crab prefers rocky coastlines, seeking refuge in small caves and outcrops. Its bright red body adorned with blackish "bracelets" on the scissor arms, along with its striking bright orange eyestalks, make it easily identifiable. A web-like white pattern further distinguishes Aniculus hopperae from similar species. With its unique morphology and habitat preferences, Aniculus hopperae occupies a significant ecological niche within Hawaiian marine ecosystems.

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Description:

This species differs from its congeners in appearance; Aniculus hipperae has bright red base colorations with blackish “bracelets” adorning the scissor arms of the crab, while another similar species, Aniculus simbogae, lacks this patterning. This hermit crab typically shows a medium size (6.32 mm shield length for the Oahu, Hawaii holotype specimen collected at 8 meters) and prefers to live in small caves and outcrops along the rocky coast of Hawaii where it finds refuge. The hermit crab’s arms are red with black spots, and its eyestalks have a bright orange hue. It also has a web-like white pattern, which adds to its distinctive appearance and helps to identify the species.

Distribution & Habitat:

Hawaiian Aniculus Hopperae is native to the Hawaiian islands, where it is found primarily along the rocky coastlines of the Big Island. This species prefers to live off the coastlines of Hawaii, where it can be found hiding under small rocks and inside caves. The Hawaiian Aniculus population is restricted to this area and thrives at depths of 8 meters or more. Within this limited distribution, Hawaiian Aniculus is an important part of the marine ecosystem and plays an important role in the biodiversity and eco-dynamics of Hawaii's coastal waters. Endemic to Hawaii, Aniculus hopperae predominantly inhabits rocky coastlines, where it seeks shelter under small outcroppings and within caves. Its distribution is limited to this region, where it thrives at depths of up to 8 m.

Anatomy & Morphology:

Displaying a distinctive left scissor arm, which is a characteristic of the family Diogenidae. The scissor is usually larger than that of the right scissor. The red coloration on the arms Black spots Orange eyestalks Web-like white pattern on the body Identifying Aniculus Hopperae from its congeners