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Fluffy crab wearing a sponge as a hat

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Sponge crabs find sea sponges (and co.), trim the creatures using their claws, and wear them like hats. (Trimming them doesn't kill them – the creatures keep growing, but now they grow in a shape that fits the crab better.)

The hats protect them and camouflage them from anything looking down on them from above. They have "hind legs that are specially adapted for holding their protective hats."

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australi...
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poorusher 3 years ago
You can call me Monsieur eponge!
0y3ahSansAcut3 3 years ago
That sounds good for a next life, always dressed warmly, and always visiting the seafood bar.
Lockjaw pro 3 years ago
Spongecrab Nopants
jfaster pro 3 years ago
Spongehat Crabpants
Argie pro 3 years ago
This crab was found here in Western Australia where we all wear sponge hats. It get's pretty hot round these parts
ellieBOA 3 years ago
Love The Whippet!

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