Very strange crab.

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  1. Kildale

    Kildale Nature's Window

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    Strange but beautiful. Went on a tidal walk yesterday and we found this amazing looking crab. It was rather small however.

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  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Very strange but very attractive nonetheless. I guess the little guy will be safe from preditors with that amazing camourflage.
     
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    FlowerFreak22 In Flower Plants Contributor

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    That's one cool looking crab you found. I don't think I've ever seen anything like it before. The pattern on it's back kind of reminds me of a face. I also like it's little white feet (like it's wearing socks :p ) and his bright orange claws.
     
  5. Kildale

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    It was under a lot of seaweed amongst rocks etc. We had some people from the museum leading the group and they knew where to look for things. Had a lot more images and they are naming them for me.
     



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  6. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    That's a crab?? Wow! What an interesting creature!
     
  7. KK Ng

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    Mystifying, very interesting. :)
     
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    It does look like he's wearing socks! :p
     
  9. Kildale

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    I was fascinated by it, it was so tiny too. Had a lot of new finds.
     
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    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Can't wait until you post more photos. Interesting little guy/crab.
     

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