Ghost crabs were given that name due to their generally pale color and nocturnal habits. Horned ghost crabs, like this one, got the added adjective thanks to the eye-stalks that extend past their actual eyes. Male horned ghost crabs have the longest eye-stalk —horns.?? They also have one claw much larger than the other, which they use to fight with other males during mating season.
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