There are many types of crabs in the world, unlike what some people may believe because they only see those that are characteristic of the beaches. These creatures are crustaceans belonging to the order Decapoda and the arthropods family, and their characteristic legs make them the largest specimens in the group to which lobsters, shrimps and prawns belong also. Given their status … Leer más
Discover where do crabs inhabit, those funny animals that come out to greet us when we go to the beach, or when we walk along the coast, rivers, lagoons, and inlets. These friendly crustaceans that in many occasions we think that only inhabit the beaches, have in fact several habitats that we will know next. … Leer más
The ghost crabs or sand crabs are semi-terrestrial decapod crustaceans belonging to the Ocypodinae subfamily. They are mainly white in color, although they can vary it to camouflage with their surroundings. Brief Overview of Ghost Crabs 🦀 First described in 1860, the ghostcrabs have remained on our planet virtually unchanged since the Quaternary era, after the disappearance of the dinosaurs, evolving … Leer más
Many people are unaware about what do sea crabs eat but nevertheless they love having them in their aquariums or fish tanks. Crabs are decapod crustaceans that live in the sea. Therefore they have four pairs of legs and powerful claws that they use to hunt. Main Characteristics of the Sea Crabs There are more … Leer más
Today we will learn about the sea crabs, which are beautiful and very interesting crustaceans. There are more than four thousand species that we can call crabs , where besides from sea crabs, we also find crayfish and mangrove crabs. Probably some of our readers thought that they are all the same in terms of … Leer más
If you want to know the meaning of dreaming about crabs, this is your chance. In fact it is very common to dream about this type of crustaceans. When we sleep, we embark on an adventure trip portraying (Retratando) our aspirations and fears. Rest hours are generally an expedition to day-to-day problems, and concerns that … Leer más
We will learn about the largest crabs species, so you can have a better perception of these wonderful and even weird crustaceans. When we go to the beach we always see these nice little animals that run sideways, and are the enjoyment of adults and children. However, maybe you didn´t know that there are … Leer más
It’s time to learn about the blue crayfish or Cheraz destructor in scientific terms, although marron and Yabie, are other common words that are used to refer to this species of crayfish Blue Crayfish´s Characteristics This species of singular beauty has an exoskeleton whose color can vary between iridescent blue, orange or brown. All these characteristics obviously increase … Leer más
It is time to learn about the Christmas Island Red Crabs or Gecarcoidea natalis in scientific terms, which could be called also «the travelling crabs.» These creatures are land crabs that are endemic to Christmas Islands and the Keeling Islands in the Indian Ocean. Moreover they are quite important in their homelands, since around 120 million individuals … Leer más
It’s time to learn about the american red crabs or Procambarus clarkii in scientific terms. These creatures are decapod crustaceans that belong to the family of crayfish. Red Crabs Main Characteristics These animals are native to the United States, but can also be seen in other continents, where they are mostly known as an invasive … Leer más