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The Japanese spider crab is the largest known crab species, with a leg span of up to 12 feet. They are found in deep waters around Japan and can live up to 100 years. They are known for their long, spindly legs and are considered a delicacy in some Asian countries.
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What are the enemies of the Japanese Spider Crab?
The main enemies of the Japanese Spider Crab are octopuses, large fish, and occasionally humans who catch them for food. These crabs have a hard exoskeleton which provides protection against predators, but they are still vulnerable during molting when their shells are soft.
Where Do Crab Spiders Live?
Most crab Spiders live in Kentucky, US and hide on flowers to catch there prey.
Do Crab live in the desert?
There are crab Spiders (see first wikipedia article in related links) and there are spider crabs (see second wiki article for the most commonly referred to spider crab, the huge Japanese kind). Crab spiders are a family (as in Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species), and thus a rather general type of spiders, that are very wide spread throughout the world. There a genus of spider sometimes called a crab spider that is very poisonous, and they live in the deserts of Africa (see third wiki article).
What type of spider look like a crab?
The spiny orb-weaver spider (Gasteracantha) is a type of spider that resembles a crab due to its flattened body and protruding spines. These spiders are known for their unique appearance and can be found in tropical regions worldwide.
What kind of spider is black with a white line going straight down the back?
could be a male crab spider, or a writing spider.
What are some good facts about crustaceans?
The Japanese spider crab is the largest.
When was Japanese spider crab created?
Japanese spider crab was created in 1836.
How does a Japanese spider crab move?
what is a japanese spider crabs movement
Is a Japanese spider crab important to the environment?
No
How big does a Japanese crab spider get?
the Japanese spider crab's legspan can reach up to 13feet while the body can only reach 1foot of diameter
Why does a Japanese giant spider crab have long legs?
it is half spider
How does a Japanese spider crab reproduced?
Kevins the best
Is a spidercrab a mammal?
No, a spider crab is an Arthropod. Did you know that the Japanese spider crab has the longest leg span of all Arthropods?
Is the Japanese spider crab a spider or a crab?
This gentle marine crab that can live for up to 100 years is all crab. While both spiders and Japanese spider crabs are both Arthropods, spiders are not crustaceans. The related link listed below explains how it was given it's name.
Who discovered the Japanese spider crab?
The largest one in captivity is 12 feet and 40 years old. There is nothing on the biggest one ever.
What is an fact about crustaceans?
The largest crustaceans is a Japanese spider crab.
How does the Japanese spider crab finds food?
they eat stuff
