A very unique "Strawberry Crabs"
A marine biologist has discovered a startling new crab species that resembles a large strawberry. The unusual crustacean was found off the coast of southern Taiwan. It has a dramatic bright red shell covered with small white bumps.
Professor Ho Ping-ho from the National Taiwan Ocean University said the crab resembles a species called Neolimera Pubescens, that lives in the areas around Hawaii, Polynesia and Mauritius.
However, it has a clam-shaped shell about 1 inch wide, which makes it distinct.
Professor Ho said his team found two female crabs of the new species last June off the coast of Kenting National Park, known for its rich marine life.
The crabs died shortly afterwards, possibly because the water in the are was polluted by a cargo ship that ran aground.
Taiwanese crab specialist Wang Chia-Hsiang confirmed Professor Ho''s finding.
A marine biologist has discovered a startling new crab species that resembles a large strawberry. The unusual crustacean was found off the coast of southern Taiwan. It has a dramatic bright red shell covered with small white bumps.
Professor Ho Ping-ho from the National Taiwan Ocean University said the crab resembles a species called Neolimera Pubescens, that lives in the areas around Hawaii, Polynesia and Mauritius.
However, it has a clam-shaped shell about 1 inch wide, which makes it distinct.
Professor Ho said his team found two female crabs of the new species last June off the coast of Kenting National Park, known for its rich marine life.
The crabs died shortly afterwards, possibly because the water in the are was polluted by a cargo ship that ran aground.
Taiwanese crab specialist Wang Chia-Hsiang confirmed Professor Ho''s finding.
A very unique "Strawberry Crabs" Originally published in Shvoong: http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/biology/1961751-unique-strawberry-crabs/
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