Are Japanese spider crabs edible

Answer 1

The Japanese spider crab is a scavenger just like all other crabs. They have 8 legs, plus two long claws for feed in the front. They usually dead animals on the ocean floor as well as shellfish. They are also known as the "dead man's crab" as they have been found feeding on drowning victims in the past. Although they are the largest crab, they are very docile despite their size.

Answer 2

The Japanese spider crab only eats a couple items as part of its main diet. These items are shellfish and sea plants. It will also sometimes eat dead sea animals.

Answer 3

Dead animals and shell fish

Answer 4

Dead sea life and shellfish.

Answer 5

dead animals and shell

Answer 6

In short,

yes they can be eaten.

Answer 7

Yes they do!!