Look At The Legs On The Japanese Spider Crab
The Japanese Spider Crab is the biggest crab in the world! They live in the waters of the Asian country and have the biggest leg spans of all arthropods. From claw to claw, their legs can grow as long as 18 feet. The width of their bodies can go up to 16 inches, while they can weigh up to 42 pounds. They are also known as “taka-ashi-gani,” which literally means “tall legs crab.” Their armored body keeps them safe from predators like octopi. It is neat to hear that they are great at camouflage and hide with the use of sponges, shells, and other water elements. They are considered a delicacy as well!
This Jellyfish Is Bigger Than An Adult Human
Lizzy Daly and Dan Abbott, a biologist and an underwater cameraman, had been diving near the English coast when they saw a huge barrel jellyfish. It was even bigger than Daly! The incident happened in July 2019. She took to social media to share the photo and wrote, “Woah!!!!! We went diving in Falmouth yesterday to finish off #WildOceanWeek and came across this GIANT barrel jellyfish! What a way to finish off this marine wildlife adventure!” The two of them had been filming wildlife footage to help a fundraiser for the Marine Conservation Society. On average, the animals have a diameter of 16 inches, although there are times when they can grow up to 35 inches!