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Q: Why does a crab's shell turn red-orange when cooked? A: The red pigment is the most stable component of the coloring in a crab shell. The greens, blues, and browns which darken the shell in a …

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The blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, was named by Dr. Rathbun. Summary Summary Callinectes sapidus is a decapod crustacean of the family Portunidae, which includes the swimming crabs. It is easily …

Here's an easy way to tell the difference between a male and female blue crab. Males have blue claws, and, like most humans, female blue crabs "paint their fingernails" (i.e., the tips of their claws are …

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