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 ...
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The Curious Case of the Yeti Crab: A Furry Denizen of the Deep
Yeti crab, Kiwa hirsuta itself is the most well-known species, but a close relative, Kiwa tyleri (also known as the Hoff crab ...
Southampton scientists help discover 'Hoff crab' species
Scientists from the University of Southampton worked with the University of Portsmouth to discover a new species of crab.
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Male ‘Hoff’ crab has bigger claws to fight other males for a mate
The species, which has the official name of Kiwa tyleri, lives in large communities around hot vents on the seafloor in Antarctica and its many hairs host bacteria which the crab feeds on.
Male ‘Hoff’ crab has bigger claws to fight other males for a mate, say Hampshire scientists
The crab got its nickname because of its hairy chest, which prompted comparisons with the Baywatch star David Hasselhoff. | ITV News Meridian ...