BBCnews is carrying this update on our favorite land-based horror, the robber crab. Turns out this crustacean, which is descended from ocean-going species, evolved a "nose" that re-invented key elements of a distant ancestor... insects. It's now considered to be one of the most striking cases of convergent evolution ever found.
As long as they stay on those islands, I'm fascinated. If one starts trying to steal my sandwich, I'm getting a gun.
Looking at the size of those things, you might need to specify which firearm. Personally, I'd suggest a pump action 12-gauge with 000 buckshot. That way you've got multiple shots, just in case you miss while crapping your pants at the sight of it coming at you...
Posted by: ron on February 1, 2005 04:20 PM