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King Crabs Arrive in Antarctic, with Claws Out for Biodiversity
By Elizabeth Peterson published
The king crab could soon take over a whole new kingdom, and it has global warming to thank for the conquest.

Boxing Mantis Shrimp Prefer Flurry of Hits Over Knockout Punches
By Edd Gent published
Mantis shrimp have developed a form of ritualized combat that lets individuals compete without bludgeoning each other to death, a new study suggests.

'Yeti' Crab Grows Its Own Food, Lives in Antarctic Spa
By Elizabeth Peterson published
What's white and blind and hairy all over? A yeti, of course! Or rather, a yeti crab.

In Images: The Amazing World of Antarctic Yeti Crabs
By Elizabeth Peterson published
They're white, blind and surprisingly hairy. They're yeti crabs.

Mystery of the 'Vampire Crabs' Solved
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
People with aquariums have been collecting strange-looking crabs called "vampire crabs" for years. Now, researchers know where these crabs came from.

Shrimpy Sharks to Great Whites: Marine Animals Have Gotten Bigger Over Time
By Tanya Lewis published
Animals tend to evolve toward a larger body size over time, and marine animals are no exception, a study suggests.
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