Scientists Discover Horrifying Crab That's Covered in "Hair"

The dog is a recently discovered sponge crab with a fluffy coat that bridges the gap between "adorable" and "horrifying."

Sponge crabs have been known to the scientific community for a long time. This newest addition to the fashionable family's extravagant designs has the experts at a loss.

"All members of this group of crabs are hairy to some extent but this one is ridiculous," Dr. Andrew Hosie, curator of worms and crustacea at the Western Australia Museum, told Aussie outlet ABC Great Southern. "Very shaggy, surprisingly soft."

Sponge crabs don't just wear clothes for fun. Sea tailors wear them as camouflage.

The crabs trim the sponge to shape, let it grow to the shape of their body and use them as a hat or protective blanket to protect them from fish and other animals.

He and others are stumped as to why this shaggy creature's coat is so hard.

It's believed it's to help camouflage its legs.

Perhaps there is no reason in our hearts. Perhaps, this creative crustacean simply marches to the beat of its own drums. If you will, I will be a pioneer and never a trend- follower. We told you to go off.

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