hairy
The hairy squat lobster is a favorite of mine to photograph. They live exclusively on giant barrel sponges. Their hair serves two purposes: one is for camouflage, the other is to act like a net to capture particles in the water. It has a pair of “un-hairy” hind legs that it uses like a knife and fork to eat the captured particles. They are nocturnal, making them difficult to photograph during the day, as they hide in the folds of the sponge for protection.
hairy
The hairy squat lobster is a favorite of mine to photograph. They live exclusively on giant barrel sponges. Their hair serves two purposes: one is for camouflage, the other is to act like a net to capture particles in the water. It has a pair of “un-hairy” hind legs that it uses like a knife and fork to eat the captured particles. They are nocturnal, making them difficult to photograph during the day, as they hide in the folds of the sponge for protection.