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Crabs
Infraorder names:
Anomura and Brachyura
Size:
Up to 40cm
Characteristics:
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5 pairs of walking legs
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First pair modified to form pincers
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Abdomen folded under carapace (Brachyura)
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Greatly reduced last pair of walking legs (Anomura)
Threats:
None known
Did you know?
Trapeziid crabs can help protect their coral home from Crown-of-Thorns sea stars – by pinching the sea star’s tube feet!
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