A marine biologist has discovered an amazing new crab species that resembles a large strawberry. It's so cute.
The unusual crustacean was found off the coast of southern Taiwan. It has a dramatic small white bumps on its red shell.
National Taiwan Ocean University professor Ho Ping-ho said the crab resembles a species called Neoliomera Pubescens, that lives in the areas around Hawaii, Polynesia and Mauritius.
However it has a clam-shaped shell about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) wide, which makes it distinct.
Crabs are omnivores feeding primarily on algae. There are more than 5,000 known species in the world.
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 area was polluted by a cargo ship that ran aground.
Taiwanese crab specialist Wang Chia-hsiang confirmed Professor Ho's finding.
Via - DailyMail
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I wish the water is cleaner
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