The crabs we see in our daily lives generally live near rivers or shores.
Generally, they will hide under stones.
However, there is a crab that can open coconuts with its bare hands and climb trees, which simply refreshes people's perception of crabs.
And this crab is the "coconut crab" that lives in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Coconut crab, as the name suggests, must have a great connection with coconut, and its relationship with coconut can be seen from the name alone.
According to relevant information, coconut crab is by far the largest terrestrial crab in the world, and it mainly lives in the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific OceanHowever, there are also a small number of coconut crabs in Taiwan.
Unlike other crabs, coconut crabs are a type of terrestrial hermit crab.
Perhaps this concept is difficult to understand, but we can put it another way, the coconut crab is like a barnacle in the sea, mainly inhabiting other animals.
But after a long period of evolution, coconut crabs have gradually adapted to life on landThere is no longer a need to live like barnacles.
Of course, some people call the coconut crab "the migrants in the ocean", which is actually because its hometown is in the sea, but it does not return very often.
Only when it is time to breed will the coconut crabs return to the sea in groups with their "people".
But due to their long-term life on land, this has also led to changes in their body structureYou can't stay in the sea for as long as other crabs, or they'll drown.
Because they often live on land, coconut crabs have also developed some habits of land creatures, such as climbing trees.
Generally speaking, coconut crabs live in some caves in the groves by the sea, and in order to obtain food, they can only find ways to hunt, and climbing trees is the easiest way to obtain food.
On the chest of coconut crabs, there is a very thick layer of "armor", which can protect them from attack.
The coconut crab's two "giant turtles" are the most critical ones it uses to hunt.
Due to the large size of the coconut crab, even its giant turtle is much larger than that of ordinary crabs.
The coconut crab's giant turtle is very strong and powerfulWith these two "giant turtles", they are able to climb the trees very well.
If there are coconuts on the trees, then the coconut will immediately become a "meal" for coconut crabs.
It can be said that in front of the coconut crab, those coconuts that we have to use tools to open are simply "piece of cake".
They only need to use their two giant claws to gently clamp, and the extremely hard coconut will be very obediently openedThen let the coconut crab enjoy the deliciousness of the coconut.
However, the coconut crab does not only eat coconuts, it is an omnivorous animal, so it can be said that it eats everything.
Because of this, coconut crabs are also known as "robber crabs".
The coconut crab has become the "giant" of its survival by virtue of its two powerful giant turtles.
You know, these two powerful pliers,For many animals, that's the most dangerous**.
Some experts say that if the coconut crab's pincers are clamped, then this strength can even compete with the bite strength of the lion.
Coupled with its hard shell, it is simply "the existence at the top of the food chain".
Because of this, coconut crabs can be lawless.
In addition to coconuts, coconut crabs also eat other things, whether they are plants or animals, basically on its diet.
When coconut crabs are small, they are already very domineering, and they will even occupy the magpie's nest and directly use the shells of other animals to protect themselves.
And when they reach adulthood, coconut crabs are even more lawless, as long as they see food in front of them, even if they are caught by other animalsThey will also take it by force and eventually take it for themselves.
With the skill of climbing trees, it was only natural that the birds in the trees became his targets.
If the coconut crab is in a good mood one day, it will climb up the tree, use its pincers to attack quickly, directly clamp the birds in the nest, and then enjoy the "big meal".
Not only that, but even when you usually see animals smaller than your own size,The coconut crab will also take the initiative, and its two pincers are simply victorious".
It can be said that the coconut crab is the representative of "those who come do not refuse", as long as it can be seen by oneself and within the scope of one's attack, then the final fate is basically to the belly of the coconut crab.
What's even more incredible is that they kill each other.
You must know that in the process of growth, crabs will shed a layer of exoskeletonIt's also about growing new bones.
After ordinary crabs shed their old shells, they will be thrown directly into the wild, but coconut crabs are unusual, and directly choose to eat the shells of those same kind.
If the coconut crabs are in a state of extreme hunger, they will even eat the carcasses of their own kind.
Because of this, coconut crabs are also known as "robber crabs".
It is estimated that coconut crabs did not expect that they could dominate in the animal kingdom and become a delicacy on people's tables.
In the world of foodies, as long as you can run, you will be able to eat, and coconut crabs will inevitably be served to the table.
You know, when eating crabs,In addition to the crab roe, the crab leg is very delicious.
Because crabs exercise a lot, the meat on the crab legs tastes very good.
And the two huge crab claws of coconut crab are the "delicacy" that foodies dream of.
In addition, coconut crabs also climb trees all day long, and their exercise is even greater than that of ordinary crabs, which attracts the attention of many foodies.
Some people say that since coconut crabs often eat coconut, their meat also tastes like coconutIt can even be said that coconut crab has its own "coconut milk flavor".
Because of this, there are people who specialize in catching coconut crabs and then cultivating them in captivity for a period of time.
During this time, let them eat coconut every dayAnd when eating coconut crab, you can also eat a burst of coconut flavor.
Some people say that the best part of coconut crab is the belly bag, which feels like a nutty taste, and some people say that it tastes like peanut butter.
As for what it tastes like, I guess you won't know until you've tasted it.
In fact, one of the things that is very sad is that in order to avoid the pursuit of natural enemies, coconut crabs have grown strangeIt can even be described as extremely ugly, making people look like they have no appetite.
But even so, they still became a member of the table.
Not only that, coconut crab is also very nutritious, so it is also much more expensive than other seafood.
According to the normal price, a pound of coconut crab costs about 750 yuanIn this way, a whole coconut crab will cost about 2,000 to 3,000 yuan.
But the number of coconut crabs is also declining dramatically due to overcatching by people.
In 1978, the ** of Christmas Island in Australia promulgated a bill on the protection of coconut crabs, and explicitly banned Shanghai coconut crabs.
In 1996, the coconut crab was also added to the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesIn other words, it is expressly forbidden to eat coconut crabs.
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