Walking Sideways: The Remarkable World of Crabs

by Judith S. Weis

Book Overview

The world's nearly 7,000 species of crabs are immediately recognizable by their claws, sideways movement, stalked eyes, and thick outer shells. These common crustaceans are found internationally, thriving in various habitats from the edge of the sea to the depths of the ocean, in fresh water or on land. Despite having the same basic body type as decapod crustaceans--true crabs have heavy exoskeletons and ten limbs with front pincer claws--crabs...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801450500
• ISBN13: 9780801450501
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Comstock Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.5" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher