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UK
Safari Tip:
A great way to see all the details on these spiders and other small
creatures is with a special magnifier box - click
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Latin name: Carcinus maenas
Size: The shell grows to around 90mms across.
Distribution: Found all round the coast of the UK.
Months seen: All year round.
Habitat: Rocky and sandy beaches.
Food: Shore crabs are scavengers and will eat almost anything.
Special features: They are often found hiding under rocks or in seaweed. The shells are usually green or brown. They have three points between the eyes and five points on each side of the eyes.
In early spring you can sometimes see female shore crabs carrying lots of eggs underneath their bodies. They hatch in late spring.
UK Safari Marine Wildlife Section
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