crabs

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They must also clear algae from the nets protecting clams from invasive blue crabs, which arrived from North America in recent years.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

Carl: If he doesn't have us playing like crabs going side to side again for another season and understands that central midfielders don't play right-back then he'll be an improvement that's for sure.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

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

When I was six my father taught me how to pole a skiff so I could net crabs in the eelgrass near the shore.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson