Scientists Discover New Species Of Absurdly Fluffy Crab That Wears A Sea Sponge Hat

The unusual fluff may make it harder for predators to recognize the fuzzball as a potential meal. Image credit: WA Museum. Photographer Colin McLay
But why is all that fluff? Well, we don’t really know.

“All members of this group of crabs are hairy to some extent, but this one is ridiculous,” continued Hosie. “We can’t really give a definitive answer as to why… we suspect it’s to help further camouflage its legs from predators.”

Camouflage, in a fashionable way. Even without the hat.