Spiny Crab (2004)

Crabs are opportunistic deep-sea predators, found near vent sites as they wait to capture live prey. The body of this crab is only 5 cm (about 2 inches) across.

The photograph was taken in the Mariana Arc region of the Western Pacific Ocean in April 2004.

Credit: Pacific Ring of Fire 2004 Expedition. NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration; Dr. Bob Embley, NOAA PMEL, Chief Scientist; from NOAA/DoC, "Voyage To Inner Space - Exploring the Seas With NOAA Collection" {source].

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