Paromola

Paromola is a genus of crabs within the family Homolidae. Members of the Homolidae genus have their fifth pereiopods in a sub-dorsal position, which allows them to hold objects, such as sponges, black corals and gorgonians, over the rear half of the carapace, in a possible defence mechanism against predators.

Species

Paromola bathyalis Paromola crosnieri Paromola cuvieri Paromola japonica Paromola macrochira Paromola rathbuni