New research has revealed that a hairy crustacean—dubbed "The Hoff crab" when it was discovered in 2010—is the first species ...

The Hoff crab's nickname comes from its hairy chest, prompting comparisons with the Baywatch star.

Scientists reveal fighting secrets of crab named after David Hasselhoff - The crab was given its nickname because of its ...

But David Hasselhoff has a new claim to fame, after lending his name to a new species of crab. The 'Hoff Crab' gained its ...

The crab got its nickname because of its hairy chest, which prompted comparisons with the Baywatch star David Hasselhoff.