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Mutant Green Crabs Are Mean, and They're Invading Maine's Waters
Fearless crabs threaten the state's shellfish industry.
Photos: Ancient Shrimp-Like Critter Was Tiny But Fierce
About 508 million years ago, a fierce water beastie with paddles and a shrimp-like tail sped through the water, hunting for prey.
'Hobbit' Shrimp with Hairy Feet Discovered Living Inside Hole in Sea Squirt
The itty-bitty shrimp shares more than a feature or two with the protagonist of J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 children's fantasy novel.
In Your Face! Male Crabs Gloat with 'Victory Dance'
Victorious male crabs dance to discourage beaten rivals.
Prozac Puts Crabs in a Mood to Take Deadly Risks
Antidepressants are entering waterways in runoff. And now, scientists have found that crabs drugged with Prozac are behaving badly, or at least in risky ways.
Animal Sex: How Lobsters Do It
Lobster sex involves battles for dominance, calming urine and tender copulation.
Loud and Rosy-Clawed Pistol Shrimp Named for Rock Band Pink Floyd
A new species of pistol shrimp doesn't live on the dark side of the moon, nor is it a lost soul swimming in a fishbowl.
Octopus vs. Crab Showdown Ends with a Twist in Startling Video
Surprise! Guess who survives this ocean encounter?
