My lovely readers, hope you are doing good and
trying to settle down with the daily changing conditions. The situation is such that
it is difficult to plan ahead because of an increase in the count and unlocking everything together. The country cannot afford to keep loc-down for long due to the economic impact and hence unlocking is necessary but having said that we need to continue to take care to ensure we are safe and keeping a safe distance from this deadly virus.
So what to offer today is the question?
Something different is always the answer. Today’s topic I had decided on the
same day of the Panvel trip because that trip was rewarding not only with ODKF but
also with one of the oldest species on the Earth “Crab.” Yes, today’s topic is
Crab. Most people know crab for various dishes but I am sure hardly few
know about the features of this wonderful creature so let us not eat but meet
the Crab to know more about it.
The story
Before we get into the details let me tell you the story of how I got connected to it. I have a habit of visiting wetlands
near my home to capture anything and everything available there. Last
month I saw colorful crab moving here and there, the color and its unique
pattern attracted me to take more interest. I wanted to know more about this
creature and was thinking about where to get more of it and guess what the opportunity came as a gift in the same month. Yes, it came along with the ODKF trip.
Many times, you go on a trip for a specific bird/animal and you ignore other things available there. Here the moment I saw crabs
I decided to focus on crabs as well. Different colors, different sizes, behavior, etc. were just amazing and equally photogenic as ODKF. In between the ODKF visits, Crab helped us to occupied with clicks with their countless presence. With this story, we should move ahead to the next section to know more about this wonderful creature.
Fantastic Facts
How do you relate to the Crab? Non-veggies will relate the same with food but what about veggies? So let me remind
you of Cancer Star Sign. Yes, it has a cultural influence. Both the constellation
Cancer and the astrological sign of Cancer are named after the crab and depicted
as a crab. The Moche people of ancient Peru worshipped nature, especially the
sea, and often depicted crabs in their art
Crab is an invertebrate that belongs to the
crustacean family. There are over 4500 species of crabs and most of them live
in the coastal areas of salty, fresh, or brackish water (mix of fresh and salty
water)
Crabs are very old creatures. They
appeared on the Earth during the Jurassic period, 200 million years ago. Certain
species of crabs are endangered because of habitat loss and due to intensive
hunt. 1½ million tons of crabs are cooked alive each year. The latest analysis
showed that crabs feel the pain during that process
Crabs greatly vary in size. The smallest species, Pea Crab, reaches from 0.27 to 0.47 inches in length. Largest species,
Japanese Spider Crab has a leg span of 12 feet (from claw to claw)
Crabs are also known as decapods because they
have 10 legs. The first pair of legs is modified into claws, called chelae
Crabs have an external skeleton called
"exoskeleton". It is made of chitin and it provides protection for
the soft tissue underneath it. Another name for exoskeleton is shell or carapace
Females can be distinguished from males by the
shape of the abdomen and the flap on their bellies. Female has a wide abdomen and
flap shaped like a dome. The Male has a narrow abdomen and flap shaped like an obelisk
Crabs have eyes on the stalks, just
like snails. They can distinguish colors, but their eyes see a lot fewer details
than human eyes
Crabs breathe with the help of gills. That is
why they need to stay close to the water even if they live mainly on the land
Crabs communicate via sound. They produce
drumming and flapping sounds by using their claws and pincers
Pregnancy
lasts one to two weeks and female deposits between 1000 and 2000 eggs
Crabs are prepared
and eaten as a dish in many different ways all over the world. Some species are
eaten whole, including the shell, such as soft-shell crab; with other species,
just the claws or legs are eaten
Such a unique creature and offers variety, from
cultural importance to the part of large food export all over. I hope you liked
this blog, keep blessing and keep motivating me to deliver unique stuff, do let
me know your feedback on btwildart@gmail.om
Learning
of the day
State
Bird of Karnataka
Indian
roller –
Indian roller is the State bird of 3 States, Karnataka, Telangana, and Orissa.
The
male Indian Roller is known for its unique and startling sexual display, which
it performs during the breeding season.
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