What is a coconut crab?

Answer 1

No. 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).

Answer 2

Coconut Crabs: Description and Distribution
The coconut crabs are also known as the robber crabs, palm thief (rumored to have stolen shiny objects), terrestrial hermit crab and is also known locally as ayuyu and unga. The coconut crab is also the only of its species that belong to the genus Birgus. Coconut crabs are found in areas around the Indian ocean and central areas of the Pacific Ocean. They generally occur in the Seychelles, Astove Island, Aldabra, Glorioso Islands and even on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The characteristic feature of the coconut crab is the strong pincers and this is what enables it to crack coconuts as well! Hence the name coconut crabs. The coconut crab has 8 legs and it is the front legs that have the large claws, which are used to open coconuts. The next two pairs of legs have claws that give it the freedom to climb coconut trees. The next pair of legs has different uses. The last small pair of legs is used to clean the breathing organs. An adult coconut crab can have a length of 1 m for the leg span. The body length in these cases can go up to 40 cm. They weigh around 17 kg on an average
Coconut Crabs: Description and Distribution
The coconut crabs are also known as the robber crabs, palm thief (rumored to have stolen shiny objects), terrestrial hermit crab and is also known locally as ayuyu and unga. The coconut crab is also the only of its species that belong to the genus Birgus. Coconut crabs are found in areas around the Indian Ocean and central areas of the Pacific Ocean. They generally occur in the Seychelles, Astove Island, Aldabra, Glorioso Islands and even on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The characteristic feature of the coconut crab is the strong pincers and this is what enables it to crack coconuts as well! Hence the name coconut crabs. The coconut crab has 8 legs and it is the front legs that have the large claws, which are used to open coconuts. The next two pairs of legs have claws that give it the freedom to climb coconut trees. The next pair of legs has different uses. The last small pair of legs is used to clean the breathing organs. An adult coconut crab can have a length of 1 m for the leg span. The body length in these cases can go up to 40 cm. They weigh around 17 kg on an average

Answer 3

The coconut crab is one of the largest breeds, growing up to 3 feet from leg to leg. They vary in color from browns and orange-red to purple-blue colors.

Answer 4

coconut hermit crabs eat coconuts : ) Other than coconuts these crabs eat plants, fruits, and leaves.

Answer 5

the coconut crab height is 40cm or 16in

Answer 6

probably not, its very dangerous cause it so big yeah

Answer 7

No. 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).

Answer 8

No, all crabs are crustaceans

Answer 9

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