Latest about Crustaceans
Animal Sex: How Lobsters Do It
Lobster sex involves battles for dominance, calming urine and tender copulation.
Loud and Rosy-Clawed Pistol Shrimp Named for Rock Band Pink Floyd
A new species of pistol shrimp doesn't live on the dark side of the moon, nor is it a lost soul swimming in a fishbowl.
Octopus vs. Crab Showdown Ends with a Twist in Startling Video
Surprise! Guess who survives this ocean encounter?
Cheerleaders of the Deep: How Pom-Pom Crabs Got Their Name
The elusive pom pom crab, so named because of its tendency to clutch two anemones in its hands, gets its poufy accessories by stealing them from other crabs and then cloning them.
Accio Crab! Newfound Crab Honors Harry Potter and Professor Snape
A newfound crab named after "Harry Potter" wizards may not be magical, but its discovery is certainly enchanting.
Coconut Crab's Pinch Is Strongest in the World
The coconut crab has the strongest pinch per body weight of any animal but the alligator.
Smash! Super-Stabby Mantis Shrimp Shows Off in Video
The mantis shrimp, that tiny toughie of the sea, smashes and stabs in a new video showing off the special talents of this predatory crustacean.
