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Bythograeidae
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Bythograeidae

The Bythograeidae are a small family of crabs which live around hydrothermal vents. The family contains 14 species in six genera. Their relationships to other crabs are unclear. They are believed to eat bacteria and other vent organisms.

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6 branches of this family, most-observed first

Bythograea

genusBythograea

Segonzacia

genusSegonzacia

Cyanagraea

genusCyanagraea

Austinograea

genusAustinograea

Allograea

genusAllograea

Gandalfus

genusGandalfus

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