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Wildlife Wednesday: Bubbling Shore Crabs and the Art of Hiding in Plain Sight 🦀🫧

I spotted this shore crab deep in a crevice, completely covered in foam. Initially, I expected it to stay hidden. Instead, it emerged from the rocks and positioned itself in the open sunlight. When exposed during low tide, these crabs blow bubbles through their gill chambers to maintain moisture - tiny saltwater humidifiers built into their faces.

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