7 Creepy Facts About The Japanese Spider Crab

What are Japanese Spider Crabs?

The Japanese Spider Crab also referred to as the “Macrocheira kaempferi” or takaashigani in Japanese (“long-legged crab”), is a type of crab that lives in the ocean around Japan. It has extremely long legs and resembles a giant spider. The name “Long-legged crab” wasn’t invented for no reason. This type of crab has huge legs compared to its small carapace. This gives it a particularly creepy look.

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