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A crab with living pom-poms
Lybia tessellata is a small crab from the tropical Indo-Pacific. It carries a sea anemone in each claw, earning the nickname pom-pom crab. When threatened, it presents the anemones’ stinging tentacles towards the attacker.
The cheerful-looking accessories are living defensive equipment.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10