7 Amazing Facts About King Crabs

Zee Media Bureau
Apr 17, 2024

Size

The carapace width of the King crab can reach up to 11 inches, while some species boast a leg span of up to 6 feet.

Legs

With 5 pairs of legs, the King crab's first pair transforms into pincers, with the right claw typically larger than the left.

Blue Blood

They breathe through gills, and their blood, containing hemocyanin with copper, gives it a distinctive blue coloration.

Diet

King crabs are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of marine creatures.

Movement

Despite living underwater, they cannot swim; instead, they utilise their elongated legs to navigate across the ocean floor.

Species

There are over 100 species of King crab, each with its own unique characteristics and habitats.

Eggs

Female lay between 45,000 and 500,000 eggs annually, contributing to the species' reproductive cycle and population growth.

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