crabs

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Scientists have uncovered new clues about how crabs developed their distinctive sideways movement.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by excessive nutrients in the water - caused by sewage, fertilisers, manure and industry wastewater - had far fewer and less variety of small invertebrates like crabs, shrimps and snails.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Some have managed to get by catching crabs or other types of fish, while others have left the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Some sailors were passing the time making TikTok videos, or catching fish and crabs with small nets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

And he was sure that before he drowned at the bottom of that great river, he was going to be crawled over by dozens and dozens of horrible crabs.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat