Recently Discovered Deep Sea:  Blind Squat Lobster by Christine Dell’Amore Pictured with a crab emerging from its middle, this likely new species of Epizoanthus coral has polyps that, when extended, resemble its close relative the sea anemone. The coral settles on snail shells occupied by hermit crabs. As the coral grows, it completely engulfs the shell. “The hermit crab’s mobile home is now a feeding station” for the coral, too, Dr. Malcolm Clark said. (via: National Geo)      (photo: NIWA) View high resolution

Recently Discovered Deep Sea:  Blind Squat Lobster

by Christine Dell’Amore

Pictured with a crab emerging from its middle, this likely new species of Epizoanthus coral has polyps that, when extended, resemble its close relative the sea anemone. The coral settles on snail shells occupied by hermit crabs. As the coral grows, it completely engulfs the shell. “The hermit crab’s mobile home is now a feeding station” for the coral, too, Dr. Malcolm Clark said.

(via: National Geo)      (photo: NIWA)

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