decorator crab
A crab of certain species within the superfamily Majoidea that decorate their bodies…A crab of certain species within the superfamily Majoidea that decorate their bodies with materials from the environment to hide from, or ward off, predators.
» A decorator crab attaches tiny animals to its back so it's practically invisible.
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1 sentencesA decorator crab attaches tiny animals to its back so it's practically invisible.
Meaning
1 sensesA crab of certain species within the superfamily Majoidea that decorate their bodies with materials from the environment to hide from, or ward off, predators.
Forms
plural: decorator crabs| Singular | decorator crab |
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See also
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