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True & Other Crab Species Facts and Information

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.
Sally Lightfoot Crab Facts and Information
Sally Lightfoot Crab Facts and Information - Information and Facts about the Sally Lightfoot Crab a reef tank safe crab.
Porcelain Anemone Crab Facts & Information
Facts and information about the Porcelain Anemone Crab (Neopetrolisthes ohshimai), a reef tank safe scavenging filter feeder.
Emerald Mithrax Crab Profile
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.
7-11 Crab Profile
From your Guides Invert Picks Archive, a photo with identification, characteristic and diet information about this true crab that can be very destructive in a saltwater aquarium.
Know Your Latin Names
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.
Crustaceans/Crabs Profiled
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.
Horseshoe Crab Profile
From April's Learn About Marine Life page, a photo and information about this common type of Horseshoe Crab, scientific classification Limulus polyphemus.
Horseshoe Crab Anatomy & Characteristic Profile
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.
Horseshoe Crab Facts & Figures
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.
Horseshoe Crab Profile
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.
Horseshoe Crabs Classification
From the UCMP Berkeley Taxon Lift Index, here is a taxanomic classification profile of Horseshoe Crabs.
Horseshoe Crab Species of Asian Waters
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.

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