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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: Simon on February 20, 2009, 12:08

Title: Coconut Crab
Post by: Simon on February 20, 2009, 12:08

Coconut Crab (Birgus latro) is the largest terrestrial arthropod in the world. It is known for its ability to crack coconuts with its strong pincers in order to eat the contents. It is sometimes called the robber crab because some coconut crabs are rumored to steal shiny items such as pots and silverware from houses and tents.

The second photo gives you a good idea of how large these crabs are - a coconut crab is seeking food from a black dustbin.

(https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsi6776.www.idnet.com%2Fcrab1.jpg&hash=8b645b8bd46a534de596b7e2b26ce82b2fec8288)

(https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsi6776.www.idnet.com%2Fcrab2.jpg&hash=047e7fac17b3088bda93312939c181afc744ea9b)

Title: Re: Coconut Crab
Post by: Clive on February 20, 2009, 12:59

Lots of sandwiches there Simon!   ;D

Title: Re: Coconut Crab
Post by: Sandra on February 20, 2009, 13:21

Looks a bit like a giant crusty spider doesnt it Simon  ;D

Title: Re: Coconut Crab
Post by: Simon on February 20, 2009, 13:52

I have to admit, I wouldn't want to meet one!  :scoot:

Title: Re: Coconut Crab
Post by: sam on February 20, 2009, 14:25

shudder!

Title: Re: Coconut Crab
Post by: davy51 on February 20, 2009, 14:41

How would you like that to crawl into your tent in the middle of the night  :leer:

Title: Re: Coconut Crab
Post by: Rik on February 20, 2009, 14:53

It depends entirely on how fast you could crawl out. ;D

Title: Re: Coconut Crab
Post by: davy51 on February 20, 2009, 16:49

Quote from: Rik on February 20, 2009, 14:53

It depends entirely on how fast you could crawl out. ;D

Rik do you mean your feet would actually touch the ground

I dont think mine would  :scoot: :scoot: :lol:

Title: Re: Coconut Crab
Post by: Rik on February 20, 2009, 16:53

This is true, I suspect rocket-like propulsion would come into play. :)