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Crabs

This 10-legged animal walks sideways and is a popular seafood dish. Ask questions and find answers about their diet, habitat, and behavior here.

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Do crabs urinate through their eyes?

The marine biologist to my right says no. It's through the base of the smaller feelers.

Why do crabs have pincers?

A crab has pincers for defending itself and its like its hands for picking up things.

Does the south have crabs?

Yes they do they have crabs becuz Maine has them too!

Why are horseshoe crabs in the subphylum chelicerata and why are they unique?

Horseshoe crabs are in subphylum Chelicerata because they have four pairs of walking legs, a pair of pedipalps, and a pair of chelicerae. Pedipalps control food, and chelicerae are pinchers that crush food. Horseshoe crabs also don't have mandibles, which are jaws, and they don't have antennae. They have two tagmata: cephalothorax and abdomen. All of these characteristics apply to organisms in subphylum Chelicerata, and so horseshoe crabs are in subphylum Chelicerata.

How do hermit crabs suffocate?

Hermit crabs will suffocate in an environment that has too little humidity because they breath through modified gills.

Which of these arthropods doesnt have a proboscis?

The grasshopper is an example of an arthropod that doesn't have a proboscis. They use their mandibles to chew up plants.

What body covering is on a dog?

Dogs are covered in with skin and fur. All mammals are covered with skin and hair. The fur on a dog is referred to as a coat.

Can you catch crabs at night at the beach?

Yes. Rock pools are best after dusk, but it is advisable not to use a bright torch, they tend to scuttle away to quickly if you do.

What is a crabs food source?

Depending on the species of crab, its food source will vary. Crabs eat algae, water plants, small fish, other crabs, shell fish, and some will eat dead fish or decaying vegetation.

Do crabs eat algae?

Yes. In fact, this is what crabs primarily feed on.
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Where do hermit crabs hide in houses?

well,any cracks and holes and places where a humin would rarely look. hermies don't like to be in loud places so check somewhere where its qiet and clam and not much people would be in such as you baby sister/baby brothers room...

How do you deal with hard shell crab bite on the thumb?

First, you must wash the wound then put on some medication and wrap it with a bandage to prevent infection. If it us not getting any better, go and see a doctor.

Thank you,

Kristy

How many crab cakes for 38 people?

That depends on the size of the crab cake and what course it is being served as. As the main course 2 palm sized crab cakes is normally served. As an appetizer, one or several smaller sized ones are served.

How do you cook crabs perfectly?

get a raw crab put salt and pepper and break the shell eat the inside and that's how you cook a crab perfectly

Do crabs eat starfish?

yes crabs do eat starfish they walk and when the get closer the grab them and eat it

What is the function of the rostrum on a crayfish?

A rostrum on a crayfish is an extension of its shell. This part is used for extra protection.

What do regular pet crabs eat?

Most crabs eat detritus and carrion in the wild. In captivity, feed them regular fish food, supplemented with calcium and other minerals, as well as vegetables.

What eats crab?

Well, it depends. Sometimes, excited dogs don't know better and sometimes eat the crabs. So I would keep them out of reach of pets like that.

How do you remove land crabs from your yard?

just catch in a net or bucket and remove to a far off area but make sure its a good habitat or r.i.p. for the hermits

When does the thunder crab let go of its prey?

Fishermen says that the thunder crab let's go it's prey when thunder strikes.

How long does a stone crab live for?

Stone crab have a life span of 7 to 8 years.