Arthropods – Doyle's Space

Yeti Crab

Physically, the Yeti Crab is characterized by its relatively large claws and a white or pale yellow exoskeleton, adapted to its deep-sea environment where sunlight does not penetrate.

The Yeti Crab, scientifically known as Kiwa hirsuta, was discovered in 2005 on the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge at a depth of around 2200 meters. This deep-sea crustacean is part of the Kiwaidae family and is notable for its distinctive appearance.

Coconut Crabs

Researchers at the Okinawa Churashima Foundation in Japan, found that a coconut crab’s pinching power corresponds with its size — and that force was tremendous.

The Coconut Crab (Birgus latro), also known as the robber crab or palm thief, belongs to the family Coenobitidae within the order Decapoda. Despite their name, they are not true crabs but are more closely related to hermit crabs.