Here a profiles, facts information about all kinds of saltwater True Crabs and other closely related types to learn about their characteristics, identification and care. Photo resources are included.
Facts, Information, Pictures and Profiles of True Marine Crabs, including diet information and reef tank suitability.
A photo with identification, characteristic and diet information about this true crab that can be very destructive in a saltwater aquarium.
Sally Lightfoot Crab Facts and Information - Information and Facts about the Sally Lightfoot Crab a reef tank safe crab.
Facts and information about the Porcelain Anemone Crab (Neopetrolisthes ohshimai), a reef tank safe scavenging filter feeder.
A profile of the Emerald Mithrax Crab (Mithrax sculptus), a relatively reef tank safe herbivore which requires an ample supply of green algae to survive in an aquarium.
From your About Guides Articles Archive, the Sally Lightfoot Crab is just one species discussed in this article on the importance of accurate species identification, because misidentificiation can be detrimental to the animals you keep.
From the Sea & Sky Reef Life pages, a profile on what Crustaceans are with photos and information about the Arrow, Red Hermit, Purple Shore and Anemone Crabs, as well as the Cleaner Shrimp.
From April's Learn About Marine Life page, a photo and information about this common type of Horseshoe Crab, scientific classification
Limulus polyphemus.
From the Enchanted Learning Ocean Animal Printouts Index, here is a printable page that diagrams the anatomy of a Horseshoe Crab, and profiles the anatomy, diet, classification, and some other characteristic information about this animal.
From the Delaware-Maryland-Virginia Coasts Website, this FAQ page from "The Bays" information index profiles Horseshoe Crabs (
Limulus polyphemus), the ancient mariners of the Delaware Bay and coastline region.
From the Assateague Naturalist Website, at look at the biology and characteristics of the Horseshoe Crab species
Limulus polyphemus found in the coastal waters around Assattegue, Maryland.
From the UCMP Berkeley Taxon Lift Index, here is a taxanomic classification profile of Horseshoe Crabs.
From the University of Hong Kong's Ecology & Biodiversity Website, a distribution, fisheries statistics, and spawning characteristics profile on the
Tachypleus and
Carcinoscorpio species of Horseshoe Crabs found in Hong Kong and other Asian waters.
