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A bit of algae - nope it's crab Here's one that definitely belongs in Masters of Camouflage. Graceful decorators are covered in fine hooks that they use to attach algae, sponges and other items to create a perfect disguise. The algae that seemed to be preferred on this beach was quite effective. Geotagged,Oregonia gracilis,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

A bit of algae - nope it's crab

Here's one that definitely belongs in Masters of Camouflage. Graceful decorators are covered in fine hooks that they use to attach algae, sponges and other items to create a perfect disguise. The algae that seemed to be preferred on this beach was quite effective.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    The 100th entry :)

     Posted 10 years ago
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    Claire Hamilton
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    Remarkable!!!! Posted 10 years ago

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The Oregonia gracilis

''Oregonia gracilis'', commonly known as the graceful decorator crab, is a species of crab belonging to the family Oregoniidae. Like other decorator crabs it habitually attaches other organisms to its back as camouflage or to warn off predators.

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Similar species: Decapods
Species identified by morpheme
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By morpheme

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Uploaded Aug 28, 2015. Captured Aug 28, 2015 10:26 in 3232 Northwest Esplanade, Seattle, WA 98117, USA.
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  • TG-4
  • f/2.3
  • 1/125s
  • ISO250
  • 5.5mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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