Furry 'lobster' found in Pacific

[T_i_B]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4785482.stm

Marine biologists have discovered a crustacean in the South Pacific that resembles a lobster or crab covered in what looks like silky fur.

Kiwa hirsuta is so distinct from other species that scientists have created a new taxonomic family for it.

A US-led team found the animal last year in waters 2,300m (7,540ft) deep at a site 1,500km (900 miles) south of Easter Island, an expert has claimed. The "Yeti Crab", as it has been dubbed, is white and 15cm (5.9in) long, according to Michel Segonzac of the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer).

In what he has described as a "surprising characteristic", the animal's pincers are covered with sinuous, hair-like strands. It seems to reside around some Pacific deep sea hydrothermal vents, which spew out fluids that are toxic to many animals.

[TlalocW]

1. Man, I can hardly wait

To buy me a coat made out of 100% hairy lobster fur.

Just kidding.

TlalocW

[TallahasseeGrannie]

2. ewwww

that would probably really smell.

[C_U_L8R]

3. If it ain't evolution

then God is just really weird

[lebkuchen]

4. If that ain't the result of nuclear waste dumped off a naval ship...

[Ready4Change]

5. Covered in fur? Yawn.

Call me when they find one covered in butter!

:P

[Skinner]

6. LOL

Thanks for the laugh. :D