Decorator Crab’s DIY Camouflage Strategy
Regular sea creatures grow their camouflage, but decorator crabs make their own disguises from scratch. These crafty crustaceans snip pieces of seaweed, sponges, and other ocean materials to stick onto their shells using specialized hooks. As they move between different areas of the reef, they update their collections to match the new surroundings. Scientists have observed them carefully selecting materials that match their current location’s colors and textures.