Have you ever seen a hermit crab or owned one as a pet? These tiny decapod crustaceans are known for their interesting habit of finding shelter. Rather than growing their own protective shell, such as ...

The small crabs are exquisite, seemingly carved from jade. The big ones are monstrous looking. They are nimble and chaotic, and likely under any beach rock in the Gulf of Maine.

The small crabs are 'opportunistic eaters,' and their snacks include the Portuguese man o-war, which has stung many Texans. ... In theory, you can eat ghost crabs. But you probably shouldn't.

Tiny crabs invading Galveston bathrooms. Brittany Taylor, ... The park said there is no need to worry because these crabs, known as fiddler crabs, eat dead plants and animal matter.

Asian shore crabs tend to be more aggressive than their cousins from Europe, and eat shellfish and other small crustaceans too. The combination led to predictable results.

These tiny crustaceans, also known as boxer crabs, use the venomous anenomes to protect themselves from predators and to eat with. They also wave them around while fighting with each other.

None of these measures requires you to eat crabs, of course. Certain animal rights groups are aghast at the thought of a steamed crab, with or without a mallet and paring knife.