Crabs
Crustacea
The group of crustaceans consists of about 52,000 species. Between these many species there is a great diversity of forms. Mostly, crustaceans are found in fresh and salt water. However, some species are also land-dwelling.
| Related to | Ecdysozoa, Arthropods, Crustaceans |
| habitat | Freshwater, saltwater, some species terrestrial |
| Mode of life | Very diverse |
| Body length | The largest crab species is the Japanese giant crab with a size of 3.7 m from the tip of one leg to the other. |
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