Ghost Crab @ Changi from BeachBum on Vimeo.
This ghost crab was seen foraging in broad daylight which is a bit unusual for this species as they are most commonly encountered at night.
The short clip shows the crab's ability to 'disappear' in a burst of speed, hence it's name.
Learn more about this fascinating species here:
http://www.wildsingapore.com/wildfacts/crustacea/crab/ocypodoidea/ceratophthalmus.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_crab
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