Halimeda Crab

This halimeda crab’s disguise did not fool researchers in Moorea where it was collected. These crabs cover themselves with the green algae of halimeda for camouflage.

This halimeda crab’s disguise did not fool researchers in Moorea where it was collected.
Arthur Anker, Moorea Biocode Project

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amazing!!!

I love crabs they are so cool, and the halimeda crab is one of my favorite kinds. i also really love this website because it gives out a lot of information. Go crabs!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 7:14pm.

This is really cool and

This is really cool and Amazing !!!!!! The sea is a strange world !

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/02/2011 - 1:41am.

Nice! I'm going to Moorea in

Nice! I'm going to Moorea in May -- loved the site and the great photos of the marine animals -- I've been a marine aquarist since I was a little boy -- can't wait to see the real thing!

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/09/2010 - 2:01pm.

Thanks! Hope you have a

Thanks! Hope you have a wonderful trip and see all kinds of amazing wildlife.

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Submitted by Ocean Portal Team on Mon, 01/11/2010 - 5:50pm.

These crabs are amazing! Talk

These crabs are amazing! Talk about camouflage!

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/09/2009 - 1:30am.

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