land crab
"Land crabs" are unique crustaceans that primarily inhabit terrestrial environments but need water for breeding purposes.
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Definition
B2Biology
(general)A type of crustacean that lives mostly on land but returns to water to breed.
Example
- The land crab can be seen scurrying across the forest floor during the rainy season.
- Despite living on land, the land crab migrates to the sea to lay its eggs.
C1Marine Biology
(technical, academic)Any crab from families like Gecarcinidae and Sesarmidae that primarily inhabit terrestrial environments but require access to water for reproduction.
Example
- Researchers are studying the migratory patterns of the land crab to understand their breeding habits.
- The land crab is an excellent example of an organism that bridges terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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