There are approximately 7,000 species of crab that we know of. Discover some interesting facts about these cool crustaceans which you can ‘pinch’ from us to impress your friends and family.

What is an Atlantic horseshoe crab? Atlantic horseshoe crabs may appear alien, but their history as earthlings is pretty impressive. They’ve been around for 450 million years, predating the ...

Robert Podolsky, associate professor of biology at the College of Charleston. Atlantic ghost crabs common to South Carolina measure about 2 inches and are known for their distinctive white claws.