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UGLY CRABS GALORE


PHOTOS: A World of Crabs from One Tiny Island

This two-horn box crab is able to crack and peel open snails' shells using a sharp "tooth" on its right claw to cut open shells and long, slender "fingers" on the left claw to yank out its prey.

PHOTOS: A World of Crabs from One Tiny Island

The distinctive hexagonal shell, long legs, and claws of this delicate-looking feather star crab help it blend in with its host, the crinoid or feather star.

PHOTOS: A World of Crabs from One Tiny Island

This spider crab lives among Espiritu Santo's soft corals, camouflaging itself with colors and spiny, coral-like projections on its legs and body.

PHOTOS: A World of Crabs from One Tiny Island

With hidden claws and hairy legs, this spiny spider crab looks more like an arachnid than a crustacean. Its large spines, pointing in all directions, help deter would-be predators.

PHOTOS: A World of Crabs from One Tiny Island

The boldly patterned pom-pom or boxer crab likes to carry live sea anemones in its claws, brandishing them in defense when it feels threatened.

PHOTOS: A World of Crabs from One Tiny Island

The hooked hairs on this spider crab's legs serve as a natural form of Velcro. The crab attaches red, calcium-rich algae and other objects to itself for camouflage.

PHOTOS: A World of Crabs from One Tiny Island

The furry-looking, slow-moving common hairy crab traps sediment in its long, mop-like hairs, allowing the creature to blend in with its environment.

PHOTOS: A World of Crabs from One Tiny Island

A crab that's all elbows: the standout feature of the unpolished elbow crab is its extra-long, thin, jointed claws. Its uneven body surface allows it to blend in well with its dead-coral habitat.

PHOTOS: A World of Crabs from One Tiny Island

The coral guard crab looks like a well-muscled prizefighter. Its formidable, oversized claws are useful in defending itself against invaders trying to intrude on its coral-branch home. The crab's modified legs allow it to lock into place without budging.

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Ruby...agian very well put together. I am intrigued by the feather star...the feathers actually look like worms.

Also...I am curious to find out which ones can be eaten and which can't.

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Jollyjo wrote:

Ruby...agian very well put together. I am intrigued by the feather star...the feathers actually look like worms.

Also...I am curious to find out which ones can be eaten and which can't.



Thanks. biggrinI am not sure but from they look like that I wouldnt.no The only one I know that isn't edible is this one here.

 



-- Edited by Dj_Rubbut at 14:54, 2008-12-03

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UGLY FI true

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me like #2

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1,6 and 7 look ewww

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i am aswell but i must say, the Hairy crab does creep me out a bit

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a weh dem yah come from

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The last one does not look all that ugly.

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