Antarctic ‘Hoff crab’ males grow bigger claws to compete for mates around hot vents

Antarctic ‘Hoff crab’ males grow bigger claws to compete for mates around hot vents

New research has revealed that a hairy crustacean—dubbed “The Hoff crab” when it was discovered in 2010—is the first species in its family to show different claw characteristics between sexes. New research has revealed that a hairy crustacean—dubbed “The Hoff crab” when it was discovered in 2010—is the first species in its family to show different claw characteristics between sexes. Plants & Animals Ecology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories

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