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15 June 2025

'Strawberry' crab discovered

The new crab species was found on a beach. (AFP)

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By AFP

A Taiwanese marine biologist said yesterday he had found a new species of crab which is coloured like a polka-dotted strawberry.

Professor Ho Ping-ho of National Taiwan Ocean University said he made the discovery, while carrying out research on the environmental impact from a shipwreck last year on the beaches of southern Kenting National Park.

"One was dead while the other was dying when they were found on a beach of Chialoshui," Ho said.

 

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