Male crabs of a species named after David Hasselhoff grow bigger claws than females so they can fight each other for a mate, ...

New research has revealed that a hairy crustacean—dubbed "The Hoff crab" when it was discovered in 2010—is the first species ...

Scientists from the universities of Portsmouth and Southampton discovered the difference in claw size while monitoring "The Hoff" crabs. The species gained its nickname thanks to its hairy chest ...

"A tiny, spiky, bundle of cuteness!" A baby crab found by NOAA crews is taking the internet by storm. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — ...

The 'Hoff Crab' gained its nickname thanks to its ... Dr Roterman coined the Hoff nickname when the species was first discovered in 2010. She added: 'Understanding the physiology, behaviour ...

As ecosystems around the planet undergo rapid transformations, policymakers and land managers are grappling with a pressing question: When is it time to stop resisting ecological changes and accept a ...

This enabled the researchers to come up with conservation strategies tailored to each species. For example, the researchers found that the mangrove horseshoe crab – found in places like the ...