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What is a masking crab?
The masking crab is a marine crustacean that actively camouflages its body. It cuts pieces of sponges and algae and attaches them to hooked setae on its shell.
How does the masking crab attach camouflage?
It places material such as sponge and algae onto hooked setae on its shell. The setae act like small attachment points that hold the camouflage in place.
What materials does a masking crab use for camouflage?
It commonly uses pieces of sponges and algae. By carrying material from its surroundings, the crab can make its body less obvious to predators.
Is the masking crab's camouflage passive?
No. The crab actively cuts and places the material itself, which makes its camouflage behavior unusually specialized among marine crustaceans.
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