As their name suggests, these crabs like decorating – themselves. From spider and harlequin crabs, through moss and seaweed crabs, to toothed and arrow crabs, there are over 700 species of decorator crabs belonging to the family Majoidea that cover their bodies with a wide range of unexpected ornaments. But although they may be nature’s dressers, these … [Read more...] about Decorator Crabs Dress Up With All Manner of Objects and Marine Creatures to Avoid Being Eaten
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Echolocation Developed In A Similar Manner In Dolphins And Bats
Finding suggests genomes may be rife with hidden similarities Dolphins and bats don't have much in common, but they share a superpower: Both hunt their prey by emitting high-pitched sounds and listening for the echoes. Now, a study shows that this ability arose independently in each group of mammals from the same genetic mutations. The work suggests that evolution sometimes … [Read more...] about Echolocation Developed In A Similar Manner In Dolphins And Bats