'Fluffy' crab that wears a sponge as a hat discovered in Australia, pics released

A new species of crabs, with its body covered in fluff and hair, was discovered off the coast of Western Australia. The species, Lamarckdromia beagle, belongs to the Dromiidae family, commonly known as sponge crabs. Crustaceans in this family fashion and use sea sponges and ascidians for protection. They trim the creatures using their claws and wear them like hats.

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