Emerald Crab
Description
of the Emerald Crab
The Emerald Crab also known as the Green Crab or Emerald Mithrax
Crab is a very useful addition to the community saltwater tank.
They are fantastic cleaners and spend their time eating algae
from the tank floor. They are a nocturnal and spend the day
hiding in rock crevices, coming out at night to feed and clean!
Profile of
the Emerald Crab
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Emerald Crab species.
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Size: Up to 5cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
PH 8.1 to 8.4
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Diet / Feeding:
Bubble Algae, Frozen, Dried or Flaked food
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Temperament:
Peaceful, Good Addition to community tank
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Habitat: Rocky
Sea Bed, Marine waters of Atlantic and Caribbean
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Behaviour:
Generally Peaceful but may fight with other crabs and
shrimps
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Range:
Caribbean, Atlantic
Scientific
Classification of the Emerald Crab
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Emerald Crab?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why does the Emerald Crab have an Exoskeleton?
A crabs shell is an
exoskeleton. An exoskeleton protects the crustacean from
predators and is also used for sensing and feeding. The
exoskeleton grows and hardens and is eventually shred when the carpace becomes too small. The carpace is the upper section of
the exoskeleton.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why is the Emerald Crab called an Arthropod?
An Arthropod is an invertebrate
animal (without a backbone) that has a segmented body with
jointed limbs (appendages). True crabs are Decapod
Crustaceans. Some species such as
Hermit crabs, Porcelain crabs King crabs and Horseshoe crabs are
not true crabs! Decapod Crustaceans have five pairs of
legs, the first three are used for feeding. At the end of the
limbs are the chelae which is the correct term for pincers or
claws.
Interesting Facts and Information about
Emerald Crab
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