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Crabs are 10-legged animals that walk sideways. There are almost 5,000 different species of crabs; about 4,500 are true crabs. Marine crabs breathe underwater using gills, which are located in a two cavities under the carapace. True land crabs have enlarged, modified cavities that act like lungs so that the land crabs can breathe air.
The sizes of crabs can range from a small marble to that of several meters. The smallest known crab is the PeaCrab, named for its size; while the largest crab is the famous Japanese SpiderCrab that has a walking leg span of as many as 3 to 4 m, and can go out to 8 m when outstretched.
Also check top 10 interesting fun facts about Crab :
| 🦀 They Walk Sideways | A crab usually walks sideways instead of forward because of the way its legs bend. |
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| 🛡️ Hard Shell Armor | Crabs have a hard shell on the outside that protects their soft bodies like a suit of armor. |
| ✌️ Strong Pinching Claws | They have two claws that they use to grab food, dig, and protect themselves from danger. |
| 🔄 They Grow New Shells | As a crab gets bigger, it sheds its old shell and grows a brand new, larger one. |
| 🦾 They Can Regrow Claws | If a crab loses a claw or a leg, it can slowly grow a new one back over time. |
| 👀 Eyes on Stalks | Crabs have eyes that sit on top of little stalks, so they can look all around them. |
| 🍽️ They Eat Almost Anything | Crabs munch on plants, tiny sea creatures, and bits of food they find on the sea floor. |
| 🫧 They Blow Bubbles | Crabs can breathe on land for a while and sometimes blow tiny bubbles to stay moist. |
| 🏖️ They Dig in the Sand | Many crabs dig little burrows in the sand to hide and stay safe from other animals. |
| 🌍 They Live All Over | Crabs are found in oceans, on beaches, and even in rivers in many parts of the world. |
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