| White Vent Crabs |
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![]() • When it is born, it is bright red and less than an inch long. • When it is an adult, it could reach up to the size of fives inches wide. Location • Vent crabs live between 77˚F to 35˚F. • They live at the average of 1.7 miles deep into the ocean. • They are found at vent sites in the eastern part of Pacific Ocean on many thick groups of tubeworms. Diet • White crabs eat different types of deep-sea worms, clams, and mussels. • They use the sense of smell to locate food, which is very important. Interesting Facts • Vent crabs have night vision. • They are the top predators at the vent sites in the Pacific Ocean. |
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