The European spider crab is a marine crustacean known for its spiny, rounded carapace and long, slender legs. It inhabits the rocky and sandy seabeds of the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Typically weighing up to 6 pounds and measuring around 8 inches across, it feeds on algae, mollusks, and small invertebrates. These crabs are migratory and often form large aggregations. This summary is AI generated
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European spider crab
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