Munidopsis polymorpha is a species of squat lobster (also known as the blind albino cave crab or ghost crab) that is endemic to Lanzarote.
They are small, blind and pale, and can only be found in the caves of Jameos del Agua in lava tubes formed by volcanic eruptions 15,000 years ago. Their conservation status is endangered.
It is the official animal symbol of Lanzarote.
translucent ghost crabs
covertly creep from their tombs
in the volcanic saline vault -
like phantom gleaners
in the volcanic saline vault -
like phantom gleaners
blindly picking from a rotting harvest
❤️ El cangrejo “Jameito.”
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