This newly spotted (a few months ago) hairy lobster was found 2300 metres under the South Pacific Ocean South of Easter Island. It has been named the 'Yeti Crab' around about 15 cm long and of a white color. Its pincers are covered in furry or hair like strands.
It happens to be blind with only the vestige of a membrane in place of eyes. From observation it may be a carnivor, consuming bacteria that may live in its furry hair like strands.
These guys are such a special new find they have had a new family created for them named Kiwaida, derived from Kiwa - the goddess of crusaceans in Polynesian mythology.
Thanks Rebecca :)
6 comments:
You got something against hairy lobsters hey?!! Their shavers just rust way too fast!! :-)
Oooohh interesting little critters !!
I sometimes survive by consuming bacteria found in my furry hair like strands ;0
Mmmmm, humans would have much more tastier bacteria too. Different tastes for different bacterial spots. What a meal!!
Who said i was human ;]
S.
Not human?? ahh, maybe a picture of you needs to belong on my blog.... ;)
If i show you my picture....
i will have to kill you !!
and everyone who views it !
the choice is yours..
sorry.. thats the rules.
not really, im just shy....
;p
S.
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