40. What characteristic of the yeti crab contributes to its name?
-It is mentioned in mythology.
-It is covered with setae.
-It is found in the Himalayas.
-It is larger than other crabs.
The yeti crab is given the name Yeti as it has hairs on its legs and thus resembles those of the yeti that lives in the snow-capped Himalayas.
The crab has been know to be discovered during the southeastern pacific expedition of the microplates. Satae is a type of hair that grows on the body of animals or organisms. The crab is noticeably 15 cm long and the fur covers the legs and claws.
