Close Encounters of the Crab-Ball Kind


	Close Encounters of the Crab-Ball Kind
cakebelly
7-2-2009 12:14 AM
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crab-art, bubbler, sand-balls
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7-3-2009 5:06 AM
chestnut501
Excellent Clip.
7-3-2009 11:24 AM
chiggles
yes! more examples of self-organization in life.
7-3-2009 11:25 AM
suzukisuv
nice art.
7-3-2009 9:42 PM
tanyamm
I've seen crabs but never seen them do this before. great clip thanks.
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