Hantu Octoberfest: 1-for-1 Nudis

Date October 16, 2011

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When we ran into this huge squat lobster hiding at the base of a huge crinoid, we all knew we were in for a good day out at Pulau Hantu. Squat lobsters can be found worldwide in the oceans, and occur from near the water’s surface to deep sea hydrothermal vents. Contrary to their name, these are not lobsters at all, but are more closely related to porcelain crabs, hermit crabs and then, more distantly, true crabs. [1] Read the rest of this entry »

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