17 November 2009

Tuesday Crustie: Termite of the sea

 

This squat lobster, Munida andamanica, has been in the news recently for its peculiar ability to eat wood. Picture from here.

Additional:  For more on the science behind the discovery of this animal’s diet, see this post on Deep-Sea News.

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