crabs

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Its front legs ended in large claw-like structures that resemble the pincers of crabs.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

The long shutdown put some fishermen out of work and led others to turn to catching crabs or other fish to make a living.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The reality show about fishermen in the Bering Sea returns, as they travel further afield in search of valuable red king crabs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by excessive nutrients in the water - caused by sewage, fertilisers, manure and industry wastewater - had far fewer and less variety of small invertebrates like crabs, shrimps and snails.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

When the chicken reaches the railing, I have four crabs left.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt