Archive for the ‘Invertebrates’ Category

Fascinating Facts About Crabs

To many people, crab is a type of food, but to others, this fascinating crustacean is something to learn more about. There are over 6,700 species, most of which can be found in various oceans across the world. Some particular crab types inhabit freshwater and even land. Here are some more interesting tidbits about crabs.
  • They may look a bit like spiders, but crabs actually have 10 legs instead of eight- the first pair of legs (appendages) feature pincers- hence while they are sometimes called decapods (deca means ten).
  • Crabs belong in the arthropod family along with insects and archanids. Members of...

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Jellyfish

Jellyfish aren’t actually a “fish” - they are Cnidarians, which is a phylum of stinging aquatic creatures. Jellyfish are fascinating animals – from a distance! You wouldn’t want to get too close to one; their stings can be deadly!

Can you believe that these simple aquatic animals live without eyes, ears, or a brain? They use their nervous systems to detect the touch of other animals. A jellyfish has a “bell”,...

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