Pom-Pom Crab (Lybia Tessalatta) The pom pom crab forms symbiotic relationships with some species of sea anemones. When threatened, the crab waves its highly toxic “pom poms” at the predator. The anemones in return get more exposure to food particles. Klaus Stiefel, flickr
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Pom-Pom Crab (Lybia Tessalatta)

The pom pom crab forms symbiotic relationships with some species of sea anemones. When threatened, the crab waves its highly toxic “pom poms” at the predator. The anemones in return get more exposure to food particles.

Klaus Stiefel, flickr

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