Ghost crab
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ghost-crab-169-5064094
title:
Ghost crab
text:
Ghost crabs are semiterrestrial crabs of the subfamily Ocypodinae. They are common shore crabs in tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world, inhabiting deep burrows in the intertidal zone. They are generalist scavengers and predators of small animals. The name "ghost crab" derives from their nocturnality and their generally pale coloration. They are also sometimes called sand crabs, though the name refers to various other crabs that do not belong to the subfamily. Characteristics of
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wiki
category slug:
encyclopedia
description:
Subfamily of crustaceans
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_crab
date created:
2003-11-03T21:43:12Z
date modified:
2024-08-31T08:57:43Z
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13
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