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Seven of the world's most exotic crabs
1. Coconut crabThe coconut crab is a type of hermit crab that can grow up to 1 meter in length. [bai] It is not only the largest terrestrial crab, but also the largest land arthropod. The coconut crab has a large body, with a maximum weight of 6 kg. The shell of the coconut crab is very hard and it has two strong giant claws. It is an expert tree climber, especially good at climbing straight-ground coconut trees because they can use their strong claws to peel off the hard coconut shell and eat the coconut meat. Coconut crabs live in tropical forests by the sea. When they return to the ocean during the breeding season, their larvae grow in the ocean. Coconut crabs live throughout the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific Ocean.
Jun 26, 2024
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