During Windows to the Deep 2018, we observed this lithodid crab, a type of king crab, feasting on a brittle star. While a bit graphic to watch, predation events such as this offer scientists unique glimpses into the lives and behaviors of animals of the deep. Though predation events like these often amaze us, we are still learning about which are truly rare and which are just rarely observed.
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Video courtesy of NOAA Ocean Exploration, Windows to the Deep 2018.