The barnacles of the species " Sacculina granulosa " are parasitic castrators of these crabs.
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For example, members of the genus " Sacculina " are parasitic, dwelling within crabs.
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It may be found on sand and gravel in the parasitised by the barnacle " Sacculina ".
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After this invasion of the " Sacculina ", the crab is now unable to perform the normal function of molting.
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The male " Sacculina " looks for a female " Sacculina " adult on the underside of a crab.
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The male " Sacculina " looks for a female " Sacculina " adult on the underside of a crab.
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When a female " Sacculina " is implanted in a male crab it will interfere with the crab's hormonal balance.
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The natural ability of regrowing a severed claw that is commonly used for defense purposes is therefore lost after the infestation of " Sacculina ".
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Although all energy otherwise expended on reproduction is directed to the " Sacculina ", the crab develops a nurturing behavior typical of a female crab.
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Say " yuck " aloud to the account of the microscopic crustacean sacculina, which " converts its crab host into a castrated, mindless slave ."
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