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Blue Crab
Bright blue claws, olive green shell, can reach 9 inches across.
Shrimp
Small, slender body, 10 legs, ranges in color from pink to grayish-white.
Mantis Shrimp
Bright colors, elongated body, strong front claws for hunting.
Norway Lobster
Orange-pink shell, slender claws, reaches up to 25 cm in length.
American Lobster
Large size, two strong claws, dark bluish-green to greenish-brown.
Mud Crab
Large size, dark brown to black shell, strong claws.
King Crab
Reddish-brown shell, very large legs, can weigh up to 20 pounds.
Japanese Spider Crab
Longest leg span of any arthropod, orange body, gentle disposition.
Hermit Crab
Soft, asymmetrical abdomen that fits into a borrowed shell, small front claws.
Slipper Lobster
Flattened head and body, no claws, antennae form plate-like structure.
European Green Crab
Small size, light green to dark brown carapace, five spines on each side of the eyes.
Coconut Crab
World's largest terrestrial arthropod, strong claws, blue-grey to brown.
Rock Crab
Robust, reddish brown or purple shell, with black-tipped pinchers.
Alaskan Tanner Crab
Sweet, delicate flavor, reddish-brown to orange shell, long to very long legs.
Crayfish
Resemble small lobsters, freshwater habitat, usually brownish-green.
Spiny Lobster
Large antennae, no large claws, often reddish-brown to sandy yellow color.
Horseshoe Crab
Not a true crab, hard carapace, long spiny tail, and blue blood.
Dungeness Crab
Purple-tinged, grayish-brown shell, 10 legs, up to 10 inches wide.
Fiddler Crab
Unevenly sized claws where one is much larger, semi-terrestrial habitat, can be colorfully patterned.
Snow Crab
Smaller than King Crab, sweet flavor, long slim legs.
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