7 Interesting Facts About Japanese Spider Crabs

Zee Media Bureau
Apr 16, 2024

Size

They can reach lengths exceeding twelve feet.

Diet

They have an omnivorous diet, consuming a wide variety of items, including carrion.

Lifespan

These spider crabs boast an impressive lifespan of at least a century, potentially even longer.

Claws

Their formidable claws are capable of prying open mussels and clams to access the succulent flesh inside.

Survival

Even after losing limbs, these crabs possess the ability to survive.

Birth

They begin life as minuscule creatures.

Habitat

Typically inhabiting depths of 150 to 300 metres in the ocean.

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