A Trip for a Crab

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What does 'trot' mean?

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To move quickly.

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What is a crab?

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A crab is a crustacean with a broad, flat body and pincers.

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What is the habitat of a crab?

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Crabs typically live in oceans, freshwater, and on land.

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What do crabs eat?

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Crabs are omnivores; they eat plants, algae, and small animals.

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What is the purpose of a crab's pincers?

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Crabs use their pincers for defense, feeding, and communication.

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How do crabs move?

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Crabs move sideways using their legs.

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What is molting in crabs?

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Molting is the process of shedding their exoskeleton to grow.

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What is the life cycle of a crab?

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Crabs go through stages: egg, larva, juvenile, and adult.

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What adaptations help crabs survive in their environment?

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Crabs have hard shells for protection and gills for breathing underwater.

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What is the difference between a crab and a lobster?

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Crabs have a shorter, broader body, while lobsters have long bodies and large claws.