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Crabs are omnivores, feeding primarily on algae, [25] and taking any other food, including molluscs, worms, other crustaceans, fungi, bacteria, and detritus, depending on their availability and the crab species. For many crabs, a mixed diet of plant and animal matter results in the fastest growth and greatest fitness.
- King crab
The red king crab, Paralithodes camtschaticus, is a very...
- Chilli crab
Chilli crab (Chinese: 辣椒螃蟹; pinyin: làjiāo pángxiè; Malay:...
- Horseshoe crab
Genera. See text. Horseshoe crabs are marine and brackish...
- Hermit crab
Hermit crab species range in size and shape, from species...
- Coconut crab
The coconut crab (Birgus latro) is a terrestrial species of...
- King crab
Thoracotremata. Crab in action on a sea urchin. Crabs are a form of decapods (having eight walking legs and two grasping claws), along with lobsters, crayfish and shrimps. Crabs form an order within the decapods, called the Brachyura. Their short body is covered by a thick exoskeleton .
