10 Questions
What is the main problem for crabs in the ocean?
Avoiding being eaten by predators
What do decorator crabs use to hide themselves from predators?
Seaweed, sea anemones, or sea sponges
How many species of decorator crabs are found worldwide?
More than 100 species
What did the scientist in California discover about longnose spider crabs' costume preference?
They were very picky about their costumes, choosing specific types of seaweed
How do longnose spider crabs attach the chosen piece of seaweed to themselves?
They attach it to small hooked hairs on their back after taking a little bite
What is the main purpose of decorating for decorator crabs?
To hide from predators
What did the scientist in California initially think about the longnose spider crabs' choice of seaweed?
They would try to look like any piece of seaweed to blend in
What was unusual about the way longnose spider crabs chose their seaweed for decoration?
They were very picky and chose certain types of seaweed
What did the longnose spider crabs do after grabbing a piece of seaweed for decoration?
Take a little bite and attach the rest to their back
What is the distinguishing feature of the longnose spider crab among decorator crabs?
Being very particular about their choice of decoration
Learn about how decorator crabs use seaweed, sea anemones, or sea sponges to hide themselves from predators and avoid becoming food in the ocean.
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