In species such as the coconut crab, the claws are usually larger and specialized for cutting or crushing the hard shells of coconuts. Additionally, internally, the cephalothorax houses the gills …

The coconut crab (Birgus latro) is a terrestrial species of giant hermit crab, and is also known as the robber crab or palm thief. It is the largest terrestrial arthropod known, with a weight of up to …

The body of a typical hermit crab is soft, asymmetrical, and spiraled, whereas the body of a coconut crab is firm and symmetric (aside from its claws). The left claw is larger and is used …

The coconut crab (Birgus latro) is a terrestrial species of giant hermit crab, and is also known as the robber crab or palm thief. It is the largest terrestrial arthropod known, with a weight of up to …

The Coconut Crab (Birgus latro) is a terrestrial crustacean known for its impressive size and strength. Belonging to the family Coenobitidae, it is the largest terrestrial arthropod in the world …

Coconut crabs, commonly known as robber crabs because they steal food from unobservant campers, are not genuine crabs. They belong to the same family as hermit crabs, which are …

2024年5月7日 · Species: Birgus latro (Linnaeus, 1767) — coconut crab, robber crab . Sources: Eldredge (1996); Drew et al. (2010); Cumberlidge (2020) Body size. Can grow to more than …

2025年1月28日 · Coconut crabs are the largest terrestrial arthropods on Earth, reaching weights of up to 4.1 kilograms (9 lbs) and leg spans exceeding 1 meter (3 feet 3 inches). Their body …

2024年11月15日 · The coconut crab (Birgus latro) is a unique creature found in isolated island habitats across the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Characterized by their massive size, powerful …

The Coconut Crab is found on oceanic islands and small offshore islets adjacent to large continental islands across a broad geographical range in the tropical Indo-Pacific region, with …