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Appearance
•    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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