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Though there are many bumps and small spines on this species' carapace, it does not have the prominent, laterally-directed spines behind the eyes that Oregonia gracilis has.
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A view of the underside.
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The long spines which make up the rostrum can be clearly seen from below
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This individual, photographed underwater, is clinging to the stalks of Nereocystis kelp. Photo July 2005 by Jim Nestler
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Chorilia longipes from 100 m depth, San Juan Channel. The carapace of this individual is 2.5 cm wide and 4.5 cm long, including rostrum. The total leg span in a normal stance is 14 cm. (Photo by: Dave Cowles, July 2007)
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Pugettia producta from Sharpe Cove dock (running from me). Carapace length 6 cm. (Photo by: Dave Cowles July 2011)
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This individual is hiding under a subtidal rock near Rosario. Underwater photo by Jim Nestler, July 2005
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A male Scyra acutifrons from Swirl Rocks, WA. Carapace width about 12 cm. (Photo by: Dave Cowles, July 2000)
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A female Pugettia gracilis (one rostral horn is broken). Carapace width about 2.5 cm
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The merus of the cheliped has a distinct ridge (in males), with teeth, on its dorsal surface. This is a male. See the photo below for another view.
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In this view of a male the ridge on the merus of the cheliped (lighter colored in the photo above) can be clearly seen.
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In females such as this individual, the ridge on the merus is more broken up.
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The chelae are blue near the end, with orange or white tips.
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A small Pugettia gracilis. Carapace width about 2.5 cm (Photo by: Dave Cowles, July 2006)
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