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Episesarma

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Episesarma
Episesarma versicolor
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Episesarma

de Man, 1895
Episesarma sp. (video clip)

Episesarma is a genus of swimming crabs species in the family Sesarmidae.[1] The name "Episesarma" is derived from the Greek prefix "epi-" meaning "upon" or "on," indicating their habitat preference for areas such as mangrove roots or other surfaces within coastal ecosystems. "Episesarma" refers to crabs that are often found on or upon various surfaces in mangrove habitats.

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In Thailand, vinegar crab species such as Episesarma mederi, Episesarma versicolor, and Episesarma singaporense, as well as Sesarma eumolpe, are used as ingredients in som tam.[2]

References

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  1. ^ WoRMS
  2. ^ บรรจง เทียนส่งรัศมี Bančhong Thīansongratsamī (2009). ปูแสม ...กำลังวิกฤติ ร่วมคิดร่วมเลี้ยงปู ดูแลป่า แก้ปัญหา พัฒนาป่าชุมชน (Puu Saem) (in Thai). Bangkok: สํานักงานกองทุนสนับสนุนการวิจัย Samnakngān Kō̜ngthun Sanapsanun Kānwičhai. ISBN 9786117070013.