Fortunately, the Ridged Sponge Crab is not threatened at the moment. However, there are many threats that may put stress to them. For example, with the rapid trend of global warming and climate change. There is a possibility that the sponge crab will become affected as a consequence of those. Like any crustaceans, larvae are extremely sensitive to changes in temperature, light and water circulation, settlement and swimming direction are highly dependent to these environmental cues, any changes in these environmental factors can affect the dispersal and survival of the larvae. Moreover, human activities in the ocean, such as fishing & boating, can cause serious damages to the natural habitats of the sponge crab. In the past, the loss of habitat was often the major contribution to the extinction of an organism.
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