Spidercrab / Spinnenkrabbe

(Achaeus spinos)

Spidercrab - Spinnenkrabbe

This spidercrab and his whole family were crawling over some hydroid fern. Some pieces of the stinging hydroids are attached to his body - I think as a defense against predators.

Lembeh. Indonesia, 2006

Nikon Coolpix 5000 in sealux housing and subtronic flash


. Copyright Teresa Zubi