Hermit crabs are creatures that belong to the family of decapod crustaceans.They are recognized because they use snails´ shells to cover their abdomen, which is usually weaker than that of other species of crabs. It is for this reason that they use the shell of other dead mollusks to protect themselves; since they don´t have … Leer más
Can you imagine how would it be to take your house everywhere? This is the life of the hermit crabs, creatures that seem to live to move and take care of their house. These crustaceans, despite being crabs, are more related to lobsters than to their species. The hermit crabs lack a hard shell like … Leer más
Crabs have characteristics in their anatomy that makes them move in a peculiar way. Their evolving process, anatomy, and habitats are deeply related to such fact. Why do Crabs Walk Sideways.? The main reason of this fact lies in their legs, which are attached to their body’s sides . Moreover, their articulations bend outwards enabling them … Leer más
It is time to learn about the fiddler crabs or calling crabs, a species that is characterized by its chelae, pincers or «tongs» extremely different in size. UCA Fiddler crabs are decapod crustaceans belonging to the genus UCA and the Ocypodidae family. There are more than 90 species of these crabs that as we already … Leer más
If you want to know if the crab is a vertebrate or an invertebrate creature, we recommend you to stay with us to clarify this dilemma. Many people can be confused when they see the articulated body of the crabs, since they have legs which they employ to walk or swim, and some of them … Leer más
If you want to know everything we have for you about the yeti crabs or kiwa hirsuta, then don´t miss this article, so you will be surprised with many things you probably didn´t know His name was granted in honor to the goddess of Polynesian myths, which was called Kiwa. It receives the second name of … Leer más
This time you don´t need to go to the beach to know everything about the mangrove crabs, which are creatures of beautiful colors that adorn the rocks and sand with their extreme beauty. Crabs are animals that we find not only on the coast, but also on television and books, because thanks to their beauty … Leer más
What would you think if you were face to face with a crab one meter wide and five kilograms in weight? This is the case of the coconut crabs, the heaviest ones in the world, and also the scariest because of their spooky appearance, but as docile as tender kitten. General Characteristics Of The Coconut … Leer más
The horseshoe crabs or Limulus polyphemus in scientific terms are the oldest living fossil that exist in our planet, with more than four hundred and forty five million years of existence. These strange creatures are characterized by having blue blood, and they look as if they had come out of a science fiction movie. Despite being … Leer más
The crayfish are just very beautiful crustacean that belong to the families Astacoidea and Parastacoidea. We usually find them in rivers, especially in those where unscrupulous people haven´t been yet. Most of these creatures are quite striking, and since they are more accessible than sea crabs, they are often used as pets in many occasions, … Leer más