Crab of the Week - 9

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, this week’s Crab of the Week is none other than the European Green Crab! A.K.A the Green Shore Crab, these crabs bear sets of spikes on the rim of their shell near their eyes. They also have the usual 8 legs and 2 claws.

They’re an invasive species! They’ve been found on shores everywhere from Northern Africa, to Norway, to even Western and Eastern United States!

Sometimes these crabs aren’t even green! They can also be brown, gray, or even red!

Happy Belated St. Patrick’s Day, everyone!