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Is a crab a mammal or reptile?

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<P>A crab is categorized as an "Arthropod". Species in this grouping of animals also include insects, Spiders, scorpions, lobsters, millipedes, and even more.

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<P>They are known for things such as:

<P>-Having an exoskeleton, meaning their skeleton is on the outside

<P>-Being invertebrates, meaning they lack backbones</P>

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"Is a hermit crab a mammal?" No. A hermit crab is not a mammal because it is not warm-blooded. Nor is it a vertebrate because it has no backbone. It is an invertebrate and a crustacean.

The Hermit Crab is a decapod crustacean.

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9y ago

No. All crabs are crustaceans.

Mammals have fur or hair, are warm blooded and give birth.
Crustaceans are cold blooded, lay eggs and have an external skeleton (shell).


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Neither. Crabs are crustaceans.

Mammals have fur or hair, are warm blooded, give birth and have an internal skeleton..
Fish are cold blooded, lay eggs, have scales, have gills and have an internal skeleton.
Crustaceans are cold blooded, lay eggs and have an external skeleton (shell).

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9y ago

No. Crabs are crustaceans.

Mammals have fur or hair, are warm blooded, give birth and have an internal skeleton..
Crustaceans are cold blooded, lay eggs and have an external skeleton (shell).

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9y ago

Crabs are invertebrates and crustaceans.

Crustaceans are cold blooded, lay eggs and have an external skeleton (shell), therefore do not have a spine (making them invertebrate).


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9y ago

No, the horseshoe crab is not a mammal. This species of crab is classified as an arthropod and is found in shallow sea waters.

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No.
Though they are similar to crabs (which are crustaceans), they are not true crabs themselves. They are actually arthropods.


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It is neither fish or mammal. Crabs are 'crustaceans'

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No. Crabs are crustaceans.

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