Decorator Crabs Make High Fashion at Low Tide

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Decorator Crabs Make High Fashion at Low Tide

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I won't look at a decorator crab the same again!

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Poor things need some mirrors so they can see how they look. thanks for sharing
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That's so awesome! I love decoratior crabs!! I'm always checking out their fashion shows! They are super talented!!

I always wondered how they got their decorations to stick on, this was really well done! :)
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Very cool! Love those guys!
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Stephen those are fantastic shots really appreciate you sharing.
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Decorator crabs use hooks to attach the materials

To do so they are using stiff hair-like hooks called satae. The more hooks a crab has, the more it can decorate.

http://morefundiving.com/decorator-crab-facts/
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So Cool!
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