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Decorator crab (en.wikipedia.org)
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In 1889, William Bateson observed in detail the way that decorator crabs fix materials on their backs. He noted that "the whole proceeding is most human and purposeful", and that if a Stenorhynchus crab is cleaned, it will "immediately begin to clothe itself again with the same care and precision as before".

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[–] DearMoogle@lemmy.today 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

See them in action to see how they do it! :D

https://youtu.be/OwQcv7TyX04