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Soft coral crab off the south shore of Taiwan. Photo by Wu Chung, 2021.
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Soft coral crab off the south shore of Taiwan. Photo by Wu Chung, 2021.
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"This image features a tiny juvenile candy crab, measuring a mere centimetre in size and perched on her pink coral mattress, which is also her favourite source of nutrition," says Hoksbergen. "This dinky but stunning crustacean evades predators and spectators alike not only due to its miniature stature, but its camouflage. The candy crab is a true hidden gem beneath the waves of the Tañon Strait in the Philippines, where this image was taken."
Jade Hoksbergen
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A Candy Crab Blends Into Its Soft Coral Home
Daniel Sly
Uncharismatic Fact of the Day
This Halloween, be sure to check your kids' candy for candy crabs! These tiny crustaceans are typically found in coral reefs, and are very brightly colored to blend in with their surroundings. Many individuals even go one step further with their camoflague, and attach coral polyps to their shells.
(Image: A candy crab (Hoplophrys oatesi) by Rickard Zerpe)
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