Aug 15, 2024
Uncharismatic Fact of the Day
Looks like rain? Don't forget your umbrella crab! This species is named for its especially wide carapace, or top shell, which extends far over its legs to protect itself from predators (or inclement weather). For this reason, it is also sometimes known as the turtle crab or helmet crab and, like umbrellas, they can come in a variety of colors including orange, brown, white, and pink!
(Image: An umbrella crab (Cryptolithodes sitchensis) by Gary McDonald)
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