Why Do Decorator Crabs Dress Up? Lesson 114

Why do decorator crabs dress up? Are they trying to be fancy, or do their costumes serve a purpose? Do they use duct tape or hot glue to stick slimy seaweed and prickly urchins to their shells? Learn how and why decorator crabs decorate themselves and what their elaborate outfits teach us about our own appearances.

Here’s our trail map:

1. Why Do Decorator Crabs Dress Up?
2. How Do Decorator Crabs Stick Things to Themselves?
3. What Happens When a Decorator Crab Molts Its Shell?
4. How Can We Dress Ourselves in God’s Goodness?

Eryn's Books:

1. The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891
2. Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
3. 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

1. Discover God’s designs in crabs and other ocean creatures with Apologia’s Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-course-set/
2. Explore all of Apologia’s award-winning curriculum and courses: https://www.apologia.com/
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4. Subscribe to the Ginger Hubbard podcast for biblical parenting advice and encouragement: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast
5. Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videos
6. Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
7. Free Decorator Crab Coloring Sheet: