{"title":"Crustaceans","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"crayfish-toy-crawfish-crawdads-very-realistic-rubber-figure-model-educational-animal-hand-painted-figurines-4-ch045-bb76","title":"Crayfish Toy, Crawfish, Crawdads, Very Realistic Rubber Figure, Model, Educational, Animal, Hand Painted Figurines,  4\"    CH045 BB76","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis red and black realistic-looking plastic crayfish is 4 inches long. It squeaks and squirts water, and it floats until it fills with water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eRed Lobster Toy Crawfish Bath Toy, Desk Toy, Shelf Decor! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eOur Plastic Crayfish, Crawfish, or Crawdad This engaging, realistic-looking plastic crayfish miniature is made of hollow flexible plastic with bendable appendages. IT FLOATS! This replica has elaborate detail and is painted red and black. Our crawfish has distinct black eyes and dark claws and is 6 inches long from tail to the tips of its feelers. People often buy these crayfish as decoration for crayfish feeds or bakes. This red and black crawdad also makes for a nice \"pet,\" fits into a larger shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. Our plastic crayfish is for decoration or play only. Even though it floats, it should NOT be put in your aquarium. Check out our other lobster, shrimp, and crayfish toys and gifts as well as all of our aquatic and sealife toys and replicas. Crayfish Facts Crayfish, crawfish or crawdads are freshwater crustaceans and are related to lobsters. They are a commonly found in running freshwater streams and lake beds where they live in crevices or under rocks. They can not tolerate pollution but feed on dead organic matter and plants. There are numerous species of crayfish widely distributed throughout the world. In such diverse places such as China, Australia, France, Mexico, and Scandinavia, the tail is eaten as a delicacy in soups or bisques or the crawdad is served whole at feeds. No geographical place covets the crayfish more than in Louisiana where the crayfish can be found prepared in any number of Cajun recipes. Since the demand is so high they are farm raised making it an important food crop for the local economy. Not only do humans love crayfish, but they are an excellent bait for bass, muskies and crappie. Unfortunately fishermen have spread crayfish species that compete with native varieties. 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Realistic \u003cstrong\u003eShrimp \u003c\/strong\u003eModel, Hold Nature in the palm of your hand! Super Lifelike, Model \u003cstrong\u003eShrimp \u003c\/strong\u003ePlastic! \u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) or tiger shrimp is an aggressive decapod that can grow to a foot in length and weigh a pound. In addition to it's unusually large size, it can be identified by black stripes across the dorsal side of the tail. It can also be black in body color with orange stripes on it's back, resembling a tiger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIntroduction of the aggressive tiger prawn endangers native shrimp that are preyed upon by this invasive shrimp due to the size difference. Native shrimp species are also at risk of contracting diseases that the tiger prawn carries, resulting in further mortality of native populations. The tiger shrimp is known to be susceptible to 16 diseases and is capable of transferring them to other shrimp species (Humans are not at risk). Disease and predation from the invasive tiger prawn can have a devastating effect on harvesting native shrimp species resulting in an economic loss for shrimp fishermen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWith a life span of 3 years the tiger shrimp are believed to be reproducing in waters south of the Gulf of Mexico, but migrating north following mating. 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Lobsters have compound eyes on movable stalks, two pairs of long antennae, and several pairs of swimming legs (swimmerets) on the elongated abdomen. A flipper-like muscular tail is used for swimming; flexure of the tail and abdomen propel the animal backward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Eastern Rock Lobster is the largest spiny lobster in the world and can grow to over 15 kg. The Eastern Rock Lobster lives in coastal waters and oceans to a depth of 200 m. The Eastern Rock Lobster is found in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Also New Zealand. After mating, female Eastern Rock Lobsters carry hundreds of thousands of tiny orange eggs under their tail by fine hairs. The eggs hatch after about six months and, like most baby crustaceans, the juveniles look nothing like their parents. They go through a succession of molts before they reach the adult form, usually migrating to shallow waters in large numbers during the process. It is thought that the Eastern Rock Lobster lives for 20 years. The Eastern Rock Lobster is highly sought after by both recreational and commercial fishers. It is mostly caught in traps, and both commercial and recreational fishers must adhere to quotas and size restrictions, to give the lobsters a chance to breed before being caught. \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eThanks for visiting Collectible Wildlife Gifts, the leading provider of high-quality, lifelike animal Designs and gifts! We work hard to ensure we have a diverse range of products. Each product is inspected for their quality craftsmanship. 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Lobsters have eight walking legs; the front three pairs bear claws, the first of which are larger than the others. The front pincers are also biologically considered legs, so they belong in the order Decapods (\"ten-footed\"). Although lobsters are largely bilaterally symmetrical like most other arthropods, some genera possess unequal, specialized claws. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eLobster anatomy includes two main body parts: the cephalothorax and the abdomen. The cephalothorax fuses the head and the thorax, both of which are covered by a chitinous carapace. The lobster's head bears antennae, antennules, mandibles, the first and second maxillae. The head also bears the (usually stalked) compound eyes. Because lobsters live in murky environments at the bottom of the ocean, they mostly use their antennae as sensors. The lobster eye has a reflective structure above a convex retina. In contrast, most complex eyes use refractive ray concentrators (lenses) and a concave retina. The lobster's thorax is composed of maxillipeds, appendages that function primarily as mouthparts, and pereiopods, appendages that serve for walking and for gathering food. The abdomen includes pleopods (also known as swimmerets), used for swimming, as well as the tail fan, composed of uropods and the telson. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eLobsters are a family (Nephropidae, synonym Homaridae) of marine crustaceans. They have long bodies with muscular tails and live in crevices or burrows on the sea floor. Three of their five pairs of legs have claws, including the first pair, which are usually much larger than the others. Highly prized as seafood, lobsters are economically important and are often one of the most profitable commodities in the coastal areas they populate. 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Fancy Hermit Crab Model, Hold Nature in the palm of your hand!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSuper Lifelike, Life Size, Model Hermit Crab Plastic! 2 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis is a Beautiful Realistic Model of a Hermit Crab, Great Gift!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis plastic hermit crab is one of our series of lively and lifelike plastic animals. Its realistic shape and details will be enjoyed as part of a school project, diorama, plastic animal collection, as a party favor, or gift. Not shown is the underside of the crab, which is bright blue and white. Come see our wonderful assortment of crab toys and gifts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMost of the approximately 1100 species possess an asymmetrical abdomen that is concealed in a scavenged mollusc shell carried around by the hermit crab. Most species have long, spirally curved abdomens, which are soft, unlike the hard, calcified abdomens seen in related crustaceans. The vulnerable abdomen is protected from predators by a salvaged empty seashell carried by the hermit crab, into which its whole body can retract. Most frequently, hermit crabs use the shells of sea snails (although the shells of bivalves and scaphopods and even hollow pieces of wood and stone are used by some species). The tip of the hermit crab's abdomen is adapted to clasp strongly onto the columella of the snail shell. 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Their shell is actually their skeleton, called an exoskeleton, and protects their thorax, gills and the internal organs of the head. Like the octopus and sea star, if a crab loses a limb it will regenerate (grow back).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCrabs are decapod crustaceans of the infraorder Brachyura, which typically have a very short projecting \"tail\" (abdomen), usually hidden entirely under the thorax (brachyura means \"short tail\" in Greek. They live in all the world's oceans, in freshwater, and on land, are generally covered with a thick exoskeleton, and have a single pair of pincers. They first appeared during the Jurassic Period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCrabs are generally covered with a thick exoskeleton, composed primarily of highly mineralized chitin, and armed with a pair of chelae (claws). Crabs vary in size from the pea crab, a few millimeters wide, to the Japanese spider crab, with a leg span up to 4 m (13 ft). Several other groups of crustaceans with similar appearances – such as king crabs and porcelain crabs – are not true crabs, but have evolved features similar to true crabs through a process known as carcinisation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eThanks for visiting Collectible Wildlife Gifts, the leading provider of high-quality, lifelike animal Designs and gifts! We work hard to ensure we have a diverse range of products. Each product is inspected for their quality craftsmanship. 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If a fiddler loses the large claw, the small claw will grow to take its place and the lost claw will regenerate into a new small claw. Fiddler crabs are small, the largest being just over 2 inches across.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eThanks for visiting Collectible Wildlife Gifts, the leading provider of high-quality, lifelike animal Designs and gifts! We work hard to ensure we have a diverse range of products. Each product is inspected for their quality craftsmanship. Whether you're searching for a great gift or seeking educational designs for displays, we’ve got you covered. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eAt Collectible Wildlife Gifts, our products appeal to a wide range of customers, including family, friends, and educators. 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What they are doing in shallow water here near Rosario merits further investigation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis crab is able to extend its long legs farther dorsally than can most crabs, so that it can rake the hands of someone holding it across the back of the carapace. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis crab is common sub tidally among the algae in Sharpe's Cove of Bowman's Bay, and among the eelgrass in Padilla Bay. We rarely if ever find it in the more exposed Rosario Bay or at Saris Head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eThanks for visiting Collectible Wildlife Gifts, the leading provider of high-quality, lifelike animal Designs and gifts! We work hard to ensure we have a diverse range of products. Each product is inspected for their quality craftsmanship. 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Look at our large selection of species and sizes.. This Blue Crab replica is special fun and makes a great cupcake decoration as well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eOur plastic blue crab measures 2 inches from side to side. This plastic crustacean is one of our series of lively and lifelike plastic animals. Its realistic shape and details will be enjoyed as part of a school project, diorama, plastic animal collection, as a party favor, or gift. Our plastic crab toy is for decoration or play only. It does not float, and should NOT be put in your aquarium. However, you can make an interesting sea-life or aquarium shoebox diorama using this and other plastic aquatic creatures and mammals, sharks, fish, sea turtles, birds, and decor from our gift shop. There is no mess, no feeding, and no tank cleaning :) Be sure to look over our other crab toys and gifts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e About Blue Crabs Although there are over 50 crab families and thousands of species, all crabs have basically the same body plan: four pairs of walking legs and one pair of claws (also called nippers or pincers). Their shell is actually their skeleton, called an exoskeleton, and protects their thorax, gills and the internal organs of the head. Like the octopus and sea star, if the crab loses a limb it will regenerate (grow back). Atlantic blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) are found in the Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific coast of Central America, and the western waters of the Atlantic Ocean. While ignored as a food source in Central America, Atlantic blue crabs are fished extensively along the north Atlantic states of the United States. Atlantic blue crabs are the state crustacean of Maryland. 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Their shell is actually their skeleton, called an exoskeleton, and protects their thorax, gills and the internal organs of the head. Like the octopus and sea star, if a crab loses a limb it will regenerate (grow back). The red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) is the most recognized species of king crab, being heavily fished in the Bering sea by fishermen made famous by the TV show \"Dangerous Catch\". They are very large. A red king crab can reach a carapace width of 11 inches and a leg span of almost six feet. An interesting and widely-accepted theory suggests that these huge crabs may have evolved from hermit crabs (an evolutionary process called carcinisation). While there is still doubt about the validity of this theory, evidence supporting it continues to mount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eKing crabs are a taxon of decapod crustaceans that are chiefly found in cold seas. 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Wonderfully detailed and 12 inches long, this isn't your typical stuffed animal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Horseshoe Crab, scientifically known as \u003cem\u003eLimulus polyphemus\u003c\/em\u003e, is a fascinating marine arthropod that has captivated scientists and enthusiasts alike for centuries. Often referred to by nicknames such as “Living Fossil” and “Sea Scorpion,” this ancient creature has remained relatively unchanged for millions of years. Known for its distinctive horseshoe-shaped carapace and long, spiky tail spine, the Horseshoe Crab is not actually a crab but a member of the class Merostomata. Its remarkable resilience and adaptability make it a subject of significant interest in both biological research and conservation efforts. These creatures are often highlighted in discussions about marine biodiversity due to their unique physiology and ecological importance. Their blood, rich in a special substance called Limulus Amebocyte Lysate, is crucial for testing bacterial endotoxins in medical applications, further elevating their significance in scientific communities. In addition to their role in medicine, Horseshoe Crabs are vital to coastal ecosystems, serving as a key food source for various shorebirds and contributing to the health of marine environments. With their ancient lineage and ongoing contributions to science and ecology, the Horseshoe Crab continues to be a subject of fascination and study, embodying both the complexity and simplicity of life in the ocean. 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Blue crabs live up and down the Atlantic Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico and are caught by both commercial and recreational fishermen. Its scientific name—Callinectes sapidus—translated from Latin means 'beautiful savory swimmer.' Blue crabs are the most valuable fishery in the Chesapeake Bay. They are also major predators of benthic communities and are prey for many other fish species. Blue crabs are so treasured in the region that the blue crab is the Maryland state crustacean. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe blue crab is widely distributed along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, from Nova Scotia through the Gulf of Mexico and as far south as Uruguay. It also has been introduced in other parts of the world. This crab inhabits estuaries and brackish coastal lagoons. Predators include the Kemp's ridley sea turtle and the whooping crane. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlue crabs are not threatened or endangered. However, habitat loss and nutrient loading are some of the larger issues faced by this species. In addition, recent reports have shown that blue crabs are projected to be detrimentally impacted by climate change in a way that can also wreak havoc on sensitive ecosystems that the blue crab calls home. Carbon pollution from burning coal, oil, and gas is causing climate change that is threatening fish and wildlife across the globe. If we don’t make changes soon, the earth will continue to have warmer temperatures in all seasons; an increase in the frequency, duration, and intensity of hurricanes and other severe weather events; as well as an increase in the sea level of up to two feet or more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eCollectible Wildlife Gifts is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Every one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. 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Often found in the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean, from Alaska down to California, this crab is a favorite among seafood enthusiasts and chefs alike. Known for its distinctive reddish-brown shell and spiky, angular claws, the Dungeness crab is also commonly referred to as the \"Dungeness\" or simply \"Dungeness crab\" in various culinary circles. Other nicknames include \"Pacific crab\" and \"Alaskan crab,\" highlighting its geographical significance. Its versatility in cooking makes it a sought-after ingredient in dishes ranging from crab cakes to crab salads. The Dungeness crab is also recognized for its rich flavor, often described as \"sweet crab\" or \"meaty crab,\" which adds to its appeal in both home kitchens and high-end restaurants. As a sustainable seafood choice, it’s a favorite for those conscious of environmental impact. In addition to being a staple in seafood restaurants, the Dungeness crab is a popular catch for recreational fishermen, contributing to its reputation in both local and commercial fisheries. Whether you're looking to enjoy it as a classic seafood boil or as an elegant entrée, the Dungeness crab remains a beloved choice for its delicious taste and culinary flexibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eCollectible Wildlife Toys is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Every one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. 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It typically grows to 20 cm (7.9 in) across the carapace and is a popular seafood. Its common name comes from Dungeness Spit, United States, which shelters a shallow bay inhabited by the crabs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe carapace widths of mature Dungeness crabs may reach 10 inches, or 25.4 centimeters, but are typically 6–7 inches, or approximately 15–18 centimeters. They are a popular delicacy, and are the most commercially important crab in the Pacific Northwest, as well as the western states generally. The annual Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival is held in Port Angeles, Washington each October.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDungeness crabs have a wide, long, hard shell, which they must periodically molt to grow; this process is called ecdysis. They have five pairs of legs, which are similarly armored, the foremost pair of which ends in claws the crab uses both as defense and to tear apart large food items. The crab uses its smaller appendages to pass the food particles into its mouth. Once inside the crab's stomach, food is further digested by the \"gastric mill\", a collection of tooth-like structures. M. magister prefers to eat clams, other crustaceans and small fish, but is also an effective scavenger. Dungeness crabs can bury themselves completely in the sand if threatened. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eThanks for visiting Collectible Wildlife Gifts, the leading provider of high-quality, lifelike animal Designs and gifts! We work hard to ensure we have a diverse range of products. Each product is inspected for their quality craftsmanship. 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The interrupted grooves across the tail are characteristic for the species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eFemales can carry up to 680,000 eggs, which hatch after 10 weeks into flat phyllosoma larvae. These feed on plankton before the metamorphosis into the juvenile state. Adults are nocturnal and migratory, living among rocks at depths of up to 65 m (213 ft), and feeding on sea urchins, clams, mussels and worms. The spiny lobster is eaten by various fish, octopuses and sea otters, but can defend itself with a loud noise produced by its antennae. 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About Blue Crabs The blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) is a species of crab found along the Atlantic Coast. It is numerous and harvested in crab pots placed at shallow depths. Many coastal communities depend on crabbing as a main source of income for the fishing community. The blue crab has five pairs of appendages including two large claws, which it uses as defense and to tear open food. The Blue crab is an excellent scavenger and feasts on clams, small fish and other small crabs. It is usually about 5-6 inches wide and is prevalent in Chesapeake Bay. It is an important symbol for the State of Maryland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eThanks for visiting Collectible Wildlife Gifts, the leading provider of high-quality, lifelike animal Designs and gifts! We work hard to ensure we have a diverse range of products. Each product is inspected for their quality craftsmanship. 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This plastic crab is great for school projects, toys, novelties, animal collections, party decorations for crab bakes, and more. Use our orange crab for decoration for restaurants or parties and as a fun toy for kids. With its black and white protruding eyes, it has a lively look on its face! Although it floats, it should NOT be put in your aquarium. However, you can make a cool sea-life or aquarium diorama using this and other plastic aquatic creatures and marine mammals, sharks, fish, sea turtles, birds, and décor from our gift shop. Come see our other crab toys and gifts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e Crabs are decapod crustaceans of the infraorder Brachyura, which typically have a very short projecting \"tail\" (abdomen), usually hidden entirely under the thorax (brachyura means \"short tail\" in Greek. 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The legs are are about 7 inches wide and are both dark green and black. This crab floats. The body is about 3 inches long and 1 inch thick. This crab makes a nice pet, a gift or is useful for a diorama. Check out our other crab toys and gifts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe most common mud crab (Scylla serrata) is generally a mangrove crab but can also refer to several similar crabs found in mud throughout the world. Some mud crabs are large crabs with a smooth, broad carapace. They have 9 even sized teeth on each side of their eyes. Their two hind legs are flattened for swimming. In the most common form, the color varies from very dark brown\/black to mottled green. Mud crabs inhabit sheltered estuaries, the tidal reaches of some rivers, mud flats and mangrove forests. These crabs are found scuttling along a soft, muddy bottom, often below low tide level. 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It squeaks and squirts water, and it floats until it fills with water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eRed Lobster Toy Crawfish Bath Toy or Hanging Ornament! Removable Stretchy Hanging string\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eOur Plastic Crayfish, Crawfish, or Crawdad This engaging, realistic-looking plastic crayfish miniature is made of hollow flexible plastic with bendable appendages. IT FLOATS! This replica has elaborate detail and is painted red and black. Our crawfish has distinct black eyes and dark claws and is 6 inches long from tail to the tips of its feelers. People often buy these crayfish as decoration for crayfish feeds or bakes. This red and black crawdad also makes for a nice \"pet,\" fits into a larger shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. Our plastic crayfish is for decoration or play only. Even though it floats, it should NOT be put in your aquarium. Check out our other lobster, shrimp, and crayfish toys and gifts as well as all of our aquatic and sealife toys and replicas. Crayfish Facts Crayfish, crawfish or crawdads are freshwater crustaceans and are related to lobsters. They are a commonly found in running freshwater streams and lake beds where they live in crevices or under rocks. They can not tolerate pollution but feed on dead organic matter and plants. There are numerous species of crayfish widely distributed throughout the world. In such diverse places such as China, Australia, France, Mexico, and Scandinavia, the tail is eaten as a delicacy in soups or bisques or the crawdad is served whole at feeds. No geographical place covets the crayfish more than in Louisiana where the crayfish can be found prepared in any number of Cajun recipes. Since the demand is so high they are farm raised making it an important food crop for the local economy. 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It is numerous and harvested in crab pots placed at shallow depths. Many coastal communities depend on crabbing as a main source of income for the fishing community. The Dungeness crab has five pairs of appendages including two large claws, which it uses as defense and to tear open food. The Dungeness crab is an excellent scavenger and feasts on clams, small fish and other small crabs. It is usually about 8-10 inches wide and is named after Dungeness, Washington which is near Port Angeles, Washington. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eThanks for visiting Collectible Wildlife Gifts, the leading provider of high-quality, lifelike animal Designs and gifts! We work hard to ensure we have a diverse range of products. Each product is inspected for their quality craftsmanship. 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Their unique adaptation to extreme pressure and low light conditions allows them to thrive in environments that many other species cannot survive. The Giant Isopod has a segmented body covered with a hard exoskeleton, which provides protection against predators in its deep-sea habitat. Its impressive size and unusual appearance often intrigue marine biologists and ocean enthusiasts alike, leading to a growing interest in these extraordinary creatures. The Giant Isopod plays a vital role in the deep-sea ecosystem, scavenging on the remains of dead marine animals, which helps to recycle nutrients and maintain a healthy environment. With its fascinating biology and behaviors, the Giant Isopod has captured the imagination of many, becoming a popular subject in documentaries and educational materials about marine life. People are increasingly searching for information about this unique species, making it an excellent topic for those interested in marine biology, deep-sea exploration, and the wonders of the ocean. Whether referred to as the \"giant pillbug,\" \"deep-sea roly-poly,\" or by its scientific name, \u003cem\u003eBathynomus giganteus\u003c\/em\u003e, the Giant Isopod continues to fascinate and inspire curiosity about life in the ocean's depths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eThanks for visiting Collectible Wildlife Gifts, the leading provider of high-quality, lifelike animal toys and gifts! We work hard to ensure we have a diverse range of products. Each product is inspected for their quality craftsmanship. 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The body is solid, but its appendanges, including claws, are flexible and the lobster is somewhat poseable. Its antennae are drawn back along the side of the exoskeleton and move slightly but are not designed to be rotated or pulled upward. We think that this an incredibly useful model, which can be used in sea life displays, decorations, science projects, gags or as a fun toy. See our fine selection of other lobsters, sea life animals, crabs and starfish to enhance your diorama or collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe heaviest crustacean in the world is the Maine lobster. 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This stunning crab is celebrated for its striking coloration, which features a mix of bright red, orange, and blue hues, making it a popular subject for photographers and nature enthusiasts alike. Known scientifically as Grapsus grapsus, the Sally Lightfoot Crab is an agile and quick-moving creature, adept at climbing rocky surfaces and navigating the intertidal zone. These crabs thrive in diverse habitats, from rocky shorelines to sandy beaches, where they forage for algae, detritus, and small invertebrates. Their diet and feeding habits play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem, as they help maintain the balance of their environment. Sally Lightfoot Crabs are also known for their unique behavior; they can often be seen in groups, engaging in social interactions, which adds to their charm. Their vibrant colors serve not only for aesthetic appeal but also for communication and warning purposes among individuals. Whether you encounter these lively crabs during a beach walk or while snorkeling in their natural habitat, their playful nature and eye-catching appearance are sure to leave a lasting impression. The Sally Lightfoot Crab is not just a beautiful marine creature; it represents the rich biodiversity of the Galápagos and the importance of conservation efforts in these unique ecosystems. Embracing the beauty of Grapsus grapsus enriches our understanding of marine life and emphasizes the significance of protecting our oceans.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eAt Collectible Wildlife Gifts, we cater to a diverse clientele, encompassing families, friends, and educators. 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Large Very Lifelike Model Toy! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eOur Plastic Crayfish, Crawfish, or Crawdad This engaging, realistic-looking plastic crayfish miniature is made of hollow flexible plastic with bendable appendages. IT FLOATS! This replica has elaborate detail and is painted red and black. Our crawfish has distinct black eyes and dark claws and is 6 inches long from tail to the tips of its feelers. People often buy these crayfish as decoration for crayfish feeds or bakes. This red and black crawdad also makes for a nice \"pet,\" fits into a larger shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. Our plastic crayfish is for decoration or play only. Even though it floats, it should NOT be put in your aquarium. Check out our other lobster, shrimp, and crayfish toys and gifts as well as all of our aquatic and sealife toys and replicas. Crayfish Facts Crayfish, crawfish or crawdads are freshwater crustaceans and are related to lobsters. They are a commonly found in running freshwater streams and lake beds where they live in crevices or under rocks. They can not tolerate pollution but feed on dead organic matter and plants. There are numerous species of crayfish widely distributed throughout the world. In such diverse places such as China, Australia, France, Mexico, and Scandinavia, the tail is eaten as a delicacy in soups or bisques or the crawdad is served whole at feeds. No geographical place covets the crayfish more than in Louisiana where the crayfish can be found prepared in any number of Cajun recipes. Since the demand is so high they are farm raised making it an important food crop for the local economy. Not only do humans love crayfish, but they are an excellent bait for bass, muskies and crappie. Unfortunately fishermen have spread crayfish species that compete with native varieties. 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These nocturnal marine invertebrates are easily recognized by their large, asymmetrical claws—the powerful crusher claw and the sharp pincher claw—which they use for defense and scavenging. Beyond their physical appearance, the life cycle of a lobster is a marvel of biological resilience, involving complex molting processes where they shed their hard exoskeletons to grow larger. For those interested in marine biology and ocean conservation, understanding the behavior of lobsters in the wild is essential, as these solitary animals exhibit complex social hierarchies and migratory patterns. Interestingly, while most people associate them with a bright red color, live lobsters in their natural environment typically display mottled shades of greenish-brown or dark blue to blend into the seafloor. As a keystone species in their ecosystem, they play a vital role in maintaining the health of the ocean floor by feeding on fish, mollusks, and other crustaceans. 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These nocturnal marine invertebrates are easily recognized by their large, asymmetrical claws—the powerful crusher claw and the sharp pincher claw—which they use for defense and scavenging. Beyond their physical appearance, the life cycle of a lobster is a marvel of biological resilience, involving complex molting processes where they shed their hard exoskeletons to grow larger. For those interested in marine biology and ocean conservation, understanding the behavior of lobsters in the wild is essential, as these solitary animals exhibit complex social hierarchies and migratory patterns. Interestingly, while most people associate them with a bright red color, live lobsters in their natural environment typically display mottled shades of greenish-brown or dark blue to blend into the seafloor. As a keystone species in their ecosystem, they play a vital role in maintaining the health of the ocean floor by feeding on fish, mollusks, and other crustaceans. Protecting the biodiversity of the Atlantic Ocean ensures that these unique bottom-dwelling crustaceans continue to thrive in their native environments. Whether you are researching crustacean anatomy and physiology or simply curious about how lobsters grow and survive, their unique evolutionary adaptations make them one of the most studied and respected residents of the deep blue sea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eAt Collectible Wildlife Gifts, we cater to a diverse clientele, encompassing families, friends, and educators. 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As the larvae grow, they go through several developmental stages, gradually becoming juvenile horseshoe crabs. These juveniles, still resembling the adults in many ways but on a much smaller scale, continue to grow and molt multiple times as they mature. The molting process is vital, as the horseshoe crab sheds its exoskeleton to accommodate its growing body. As the juvenile reaches maturity, it eventually transforms into an adult, ready to reproduce and begin the cycle again. Horseshoe crabs are not true crabs but belong to the class Merostomata, and they are closely related to arachnids such as spiders and scorpions. Their lifecycle is deeply influenced by environmental factors such as water temperature, lunar cycles, and coastal conditions. This unique reproductive pattern, combined with their ancient lineage, has made horseshoe crabs important in scientific research, particularly in medical applications, where their blue blood is used for testing endotoxins. 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They are a popular delicacy, and are the most commercially important crab in the Pacific Northwest, as well as the western states generally. The annual Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival is held in Port Angeles, Washington each October.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDungeness crabs have a wide, long, hard shell, which they must periodically moult to grow; this process is called ecdysis. They have five pairs of legs, which are similarly armoured, the foremost pair of which ends in claws the crab uses both as defense and to tear apart large food items. The crab uses its smaller appendages to pass the food particles into its mouth. Once inside the crab's stomach, food is further digested by the \"gastric mill\", a collection of tooth-like structures. M. magister prefers to eat clams, other crustaceans and small fish, but is also an effective scavenger. 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The cephalothorax fuses the head and the thorax, both of which are covered by a chitinous carapace. The lobster's head bears antennae, antennules, mandibles, the first and second maxillae. The head also bears the (usually stalked) compound eyes. Because lobsters live in murky environments at the bottom of the ocean, they mostly use their antennae as sensors. The lobster eye has a reflective structure above a convex retina. In contrast, most complex eyes use refractive ray concentrators (lenses) and a concave retina. The lobster's thorax is composed of maxillipeds, appendages that function primarily as mouthparts, and pereiopods, appendages that serve for walking and for gathering food. The abdomen includes pleopods (also known as swimmerets), used for swimming, as well as the tail fan, composed of uropods and the telson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eLobsters are a family (Nephropidae, synonym Homaridae) of marine crustaceans. They have long bodies with muscular tails and live in crevices or burrows on the sea floor. Three of their five pairs of legs have claws, including the first pair, which are usually much larger than the others. 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These small, semi-terrestrial crabs are frequently referred to by common names such as the calling crab, waving crab, or winkerkrabbe, and in Spanish-speaking regions as the cangrejo violinista. For those researching salt marsh biodiversity, these \"mud engineers\" are essential to their ecosystems; specific species like the sand fiddler crab (Uca pugilator), marsh fiddler (Uca pugnax), and red-jointed fiddler (Uca minax) play a vital role in soil aeration. If you are looking for information on fiddler crab behavior, you will find that the male's oversized major claw—which can account for up to 65% of its body weight—is used primarily for elaborate courtship displays and territorial signaling rather than hunting. These nocturnal and diurnal scavengers inhabit complex burrow systems in mudflats and mangroves, where they filter organic detritus and algae from the sediment. For enthusiasts of marine biology and coastal conservation, protecting these habitats is crucial, as fiddler crabs are a keystone species and a primary food source for various birds and fish. Understanding fiddler crab life cycles and their unique ability to regenerate limbs makes them a popular subject for wildlife photography and scientific study. Whether you are a student exploring estuarine ecology or a traveler interested in shoreline wildlife, these tiny architects of the sand remain one of the most charismatic inhabitants of the world's temperate and tropical coastlines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eAt Collectible Wildlife Gifts, we cater to a diverse clientele, encompassing families, friends, and educators. 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For researchers studying deep-sea marine biology or those interested in cold-water crustacean habitats, the red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) is perhaps the most famous species, though the blue king crab (Paralithodes platypus) and golden king crab (Lithodes aequispinus) also play vital roles in their respective ecosystems. These gigantic saltwater crabs can reach a leg span of up to five feet, navigating rocky seafloors with specialized walking legs and powerful crushing pincers. If you are looking for information on king crab migration patterns, you will find that adults often undergo seasonal movements between shallow spawning grounds and deeper offshore feeding areas. As opportunistic omnivores, they feed on a diverse diet ranging from worms and clams to algae and small fish. Despite their hardy nature, they face significant challenges from natural predators like octopuses and Pacific cod, as well as the environmental stressors of ocean acidification and climate change. Understanding the lifespan of a king crab, which can reach up to 30 years, highlights the importance of sustainable wildlife management and conservation to protect these vulnerable populations from overharvesting. For anyone fascinated by Arctic marine life or the complex ecology of the Bering Sea, the king crab remains a true titan of the deep, symbolizing the raw biological diversity found within our planet's most extreme aquatic frontiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eAt Collectible Wildlife Gifts, we cater to a diverse clientele, encompassing families, friends, and educators. 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With every item, we aim to create memorable experiences that encourage conversations about wildlife and conservation. Our plush toys provide comfort while igniting the imagination, and our educational materials promote understanding and appreciation for various species. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eJoin us in celebrating the wonders of nature. Whether you’re shopping for a special occasion or seeking educational resources for a classroom, Collectible Wildlife Gifts has something for everyone. Explore our collection today and discover the perfect gift that will delight recipients of all ages while nurturing their love for wildlife and learning. 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These crabs use empty snail shells (e.g., whelk or periwinkle) or other hollow objects as a shelter for partial containment and protection of the body. Their bodies lack a hard protected carapace; without a shell they are extremely vulnerable to predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSome species live in close association with other animals. Pagurus (Eupagurus) bernhardus, a common, bright red hermit crab of European and North American coastal waters, often carries one or more anemones on its shell. The robber crab, native to islands of the South Pacific, is a terrestrial species that has discarded the shell-dwelling habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAbdominal appendages on the female carry the eggs, which are held there until they hatch; the young pass into the water as swimming larvae. The larvae eventually metamorphose into small crabs, at which time they must search for their own shells. As the crab grows and becomes too large for its shell, it must find and move into a larger one. The availability of suitable shells is often limited, so competition among hermit crabs for shells of the proper size and in good condition is intense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHermit crabs, worldwide in distribution, occur in sandy- or muddy-bottomed marine waters and occasionally on land and in trees. The soft abdomen is asymmetrical, usually curling to the right. There are two pairs of antennae and five pairs of legs. The first pair of legs is modified to form chelae, or pincers—the right one usually larger—that are shaped so as to cover the shell entrance when the animal is inside. The crab walks on its second and third pairs of legs and uses its shorter fourth and fifth pairs to grip the central column of the snail shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eCollectible Wildlife Gifts is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Every one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. We are happy to serve our wide range of clientele from parents to educators, gift shop owners and many more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eOur team works hard to ensure you get a great toy. All products from CWG are checked for quality to ensure you receive the order in perfect condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eFrom plush sharks to educational animal growths cycle we offer the perfect toy or gift for any occasion. Our products have been ordered by educational groups, aquariums, zoos, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eGreat customer service is guaranteed when you order from Collectible Wildlife Gifts, we want you to love your toy and have a simple ordering process, we are happy to assist with inquiries!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectible Wildlife Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49189586763959,"sku":"CH191BB116","price":9.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2383\/1479\/files\/DSC_0033__04541.1681770057.1280.1280.jpg?v=1789537482"},{"product_id":"crab-sally-lightfoot-scud-crab-museum-quality-hand-painted-rubber-crustaceans-realistic-toy-figure-model-replica-kids-educational-gift-4-ch192-bb116","title":"Crab, Sally Lightfoot Scud Crab, Museum Quality, Hand Painted, Rubber Crustaceans, Realistic Toy Figure, Model, Replica, Kids, Educational, Gift,       4\"    CH192 BB116","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSally lightfoot crabs have is a typically shaped crab with a shell that grows three-five inches long, five pairs of legs, and two small, blocky claws on the front two legs. The non-clawed legs are flat, broad, and tipped at the ends. This shape allows the crab to run and jump quickly in all four directions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAdult Sally Lightfoot crabs are usually a deep red color, spotted pink or yellow. The extreme lack of camouflage doesn’t concern this crab as they can out-maneuver almost any predator. If frightened, the Sally Lightfoot crab will leap into the turbulent waters and skitter along the surface or hop along lava rocks. Their tipped legs can fit into the tiny rock holes and hold on while being buffeted by waves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eScientists are unsure of where their name came from, but they speculate it has something to do with the crab’s nimbleness. It is rumored to have been named after a Caribbean dancer, thanks to its agility and thier lightfoot way of dancing and jumping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSally Lightfoot Crab are also known as the “Red Rock Crab”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eCollectible Wildlife Gifts is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Every one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. 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Our products have been ordered by educational groups, aquariums, zoos, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eGreat customer service is guaranteed when you order from Collectible Wildlife Gifts, we want you to love your toy and have a simple ordering process, we are happy to assist with inquiries!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectible Wildlife Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49189586829495,"sku":"CH192BB116","price":9.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2383\/1479\/files\/DSC_0042__85563.1681769609.1280.1280.jpg?v=1789537494"},{"product_id":"crab-coconut-crab-museum-quality-hand-painted-rubber-crustaceans-realistic-toy-figure-model-replica-kids-educational-gift-4-ch196-bb117","title":"Crab, Coconut Crab, Museum Quality, Hand Painted, Rubber Crustaceans, Realistic Toy Figure, Model, Replica, Kids, Educational, Gift,       4\"     CH196 BB117","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe coconut crab (Birgus latro) is a species of terrestrial hermit crab, also known as the robber crab or palm thief. It is the largest terrestrial arthropod in the world, with a weight of up to 4.1 kg (9 lb). It can grow to up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) in width from the tip of one leg to the tip of another. It is found on islands across the Indian Ocean, and parts of the Pacific Ocean as far east as the Gambier Islands, Pitcairn Islands and Caroline Island, similar to the distribution of the coconut palm; it has been extirpated from most areas with a significant human population, including mainland Australia and Madagascar. Coconut crabs also live off the coast of Africa near Zanzibar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe coconut crab is the only species of the genus Birgus, and is related to the other terrestrial hermit crabs of the genus Coenobita. It shows a number of adaptations to life on land. Juvenile coconut crabs use empty gastropod shells for protection like other hermit crabs, but the adults develop a tough exoskeleton on their abdomens and stop carrying a shell. Coconut crabs have organs known as branchiostegal lungs, which they use for breathing instead of their vestigial gills. After the juvenile stage, they will drown if immersed in water for too long. They have an acute sense of smell which they use to find potential food sources, and which has developed convergently with that of insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAdult coconut crabs feed primarily on fleshy fruits, nuts, seeds, and the pith of fallen trees, but they will eat carrion and other organic matter opportunistically. Anything left unattended on the ground is a potential source of food, which they will investigate and may carry away – thereby getting the alternative name of \"robber crab\". The species is popularly associated with the coconut palm, yet coconuts are not a significant part of its diet. Although it lives in a burrow, the crab has been filmed climbing coconut and pandanus trees. No film shows a crab selectively picking coconut fruit, though they might dislodge ripe fruit that otherwise would fall naturally. Climbing is an immediate escape route (if too far from the burrow) to avoid predation by large sea birds (when young) or by humans, or cannibalism (at any age) by bigger, older crabs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eCollectible Wildlife Gifts is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Every one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. We are happy to serve our wide range of clientele from parents to educators, gift shop owners and many more! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eOur team works hard to ensure you get a great toy. All products from CWG are checked for quality to ensure you receive the order in perfect condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eFrom plush sharks to educational animal growths cycle we offer the perfect toy or gift for any occasion. Our products have been ordered by educational groups, aquariums, zoos, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eGreat customer service is guaranteed when you order from Collectible Wildlife Gifts, we want you to love your toy and have a simple ordering process, we are happy to assist with inquiries!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectible Wildlife Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49189586993335,"sku":"CH196BB117","price":9.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2383\/1479\/files\/DSC_0189__02711.1710827936.1280.1280.jpg?v=1789537547"},{"product_id":"crab-king-crab-museum-quality-hand-painted-rubber-crustaceans-realistic-toy-figure-model-replica-kids-educational-gift-5-ch197-bb117","title":"Crab, King Crab, Museum Quality, Hand Painted, Rubber Crustaceans, Realistic Toy Figure, Model, Replica, Kids, Educational, Gift,       5\"    CH197 BB117","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eRed king crabs (Paralithodes camtschaticus) are a species of large crab that appear dark red or burgundy in color. Red king crabs can grow very large with carapace (the shell covering their back) lengths up to 11 inches and a five foot leg span. Red king crabs have \"tails,\" or abdomens, that are distinctive, being fan-shaped and tucked underneath the rear of the shell. They also have five pairs of legs; the first bears their claws or pincers, the right claw is usually the largest on the adults, the next three pairs are their walking legs, and the fifth pair of legs are small and normally tucked underneath the rear portion of their carapace. These specialized legs are used by adult females to clean their embryos (fertilized eggs) and the male uses them to transfer sperm to the female during mating. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMale red king crabs grow larger than females and their sex is determined by examining their abdomens. Male red king crabs have a narrow abdominal flap whereas female red king crabs have a wide abdominal flap that covers most of the underside of the abdomen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eKing crabs are a taxon of decapod crustaceans chiefly found in cold seas. Because of their large size and the taste of their meat, many species are widely caught and sold as food, the most common being the red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eKing crabs are generally thought to be derived from hermit crab ancestors within the Paguridae, which may explain the asymmetry still found in the adult forms. This ancestry is supported by several anatomical peculiarities which are present only in king crabs and hermit crabs. Although some doubt still exists about this hypothesis, king crabs are the most widely quoted example of carcinisation among the Decapoda. The evidence for this explanation comes from the asymmetry of the king crab's abdomen, which is thought to reflect the asymmetry of hermit crabs, which must fit into a spiral shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eCollectible Wildlife Gifts is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Every one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. 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The larvae eventually metamorphose into small crabs, at which time they must search for their own shells. As the crab grows and becomes too large for its shell, it must find and move into a larger one. The availability of suitable shells is often limited, so competition among hermit crabs for shells of the proper size and in good condition is intense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHermit crabs, worldwide in distribution, occur in sandy- or muddy-bottomed marine waters and occasionally on land and in trees. The soft abdomen is asymmetrical, usually curling to the right. There are two pairs of antennae and five pairs of legs. The first pair of legs is modified to form chelae, or pincers—the right one usually larger—that are shaped so as to cover the shell entrance when the animal is inside. The crab walks on its second and third pairs of legs and uses its shorter fourth and fifth pairs to grip the central column of the snail shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eCollectible Wildlife Gifts is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Every one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. We are happy to serve our wide range of clientele from parents to educators, gift shop owners and many more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eOur team works hard to ensure you get a great toy. 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Its shell is often covered in algae, debris and small invertebrates held in place by hook-like hairs. When its legs are outstretched, the common spider crab can reach a spread of up to one foot, while males grow larger than females. The crab has white, narrow claws that are slow and not very strong, and has a tapered snout and short eyestalks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThese crabs are sluggish and unaggressive scavengers with poor eyesight. Sensitive tasting and sensing organs located on the tips of its walking legs allow the common spider crab to identify food in the water or mud as it walks. It will often feed on large starfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Japanese spider crab (Macrocheira kaempferi) is a species of marine crab that lives in the waters around Japan. It has the largest known leg-span of any arthropod. 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