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