The Cephalic shield [1] or carapace is part of the exoskeleton that covers the cephalothorax. It functions as a protective cover, hence the common name ‘shield‘.
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Overview of the anatomy of a land hermit crab (Coenobita)
Photo credits:
HUSO Chen Yu-Jung
References:
- Dardanus megistos by Storm Martin 2012