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Velcro crab Camposcia retusa The Velcro crab got its common name because its body and legs are covered with hooked hairs to which things stick. The crab actually selects suitable materials to decorate itself so that it blends perfectly into its surroundings. This one is covered with bits of shells, stones and sand. A Velcro crab is almost impossible to spot until it moves.

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