Scientists have discovered a new species of hairy crab off the coast of Western Australia, and it's pretty terrifying.
The new species of hairy crab was first spotted by a family along the beach close to the city of Denmark, Western Australia. The creature had washed up on shore. The creature appeared similar to other species of sponge crab found in the area. However, it had one discerning trait that those other crabs did not: the hair that covered it was fluffier than usualthat the “extreme fluffiness was a give-away” for the museum.
This new species of hairy crab isn’t anything to be afraid of. Instead, scientists say the crab uses the hair and sponge-like layer it has amassed to protect and hide from predators. They also compared the specimen to other sponge crabs in the museum. Hosie and McLay discovered at least four additional specimens withinScientists say the crab uses their sharp front claws to collect bits of sponges and other material from sea creatures.
The discovery of this new species of hairy crab is exciting. And it’s also a reminder that there is still
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