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Sand Crab

Photo by Collier Kids
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Field Notes

Description:

Blands in with the sand, can range in size from itsy-bitsy to about an inch and a half long.

Habitat:

in holes in the sand

Notes:

They are fun to go out on the beach to catch. You can only catch them at night though, that is when they come out of their holes and head to the ocean to hunt for food.

Species ID Suggestions

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Hello. A crab is an arthropod. I've moved it there for you. :-)
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2012

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