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photo © chua ee kiam 2002		 Hairy crab
Family Pilumnidae

The hairy crab is, well, hairy. Its body and legs are positively bristling with hairs. These trap the surrounding sediments thus allowing the crab to blend perfectly into the background. In the water, the hairs fluff up and break up the crab's body outline.
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