External and Internal Anatomy of a Crab (and footage of Marine Arthropods)

Shows how to go about studying the external and internal anatomy of a typical crab, with footage of a variety of crabs, including the horseshoe crab (Limulus), mole crabs (Emerita), elbow crabs, a swimming crab, and a tropical land crab.

[@harseik7354]

Aaaaah, thank you so much for this! I've been needing a good look at the mouthparts of a crab in motion for my artwork.

[@ChrisG3253032]

Interesting little video. I never realised there were so many moving parts in a crab's mouth.

[@RouRa9]

Very educative thank you !

[@soupboi4571]

it would be really helpful if someone could add subtitles for those who are hard of hearing.

[@sandiegomesacollegemarineb7482]

Done!

[@micheleantinozzi7080]

HI, nice video! Can you suggest me a book on sea animals anatomy and laboratory technics of dissection?

[@sandiegomesacollegemarineb7482]

There are several marine species dissection guides available from this scientific supply company: www.nebraskascientific.com/167-dissection-books-guides

[@rbudiman6460]

I dont know that crab has a tail