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==Overview==
[[File:cave_crab.png|thumb|right|100x|Cave Crab - "Sebastian Romu" © 2019]]
<brief description of species=-->
==About==
;Common Names: <list names the species is referenced by-->
;Common Names:Cave Crabs, Stone Scabs
:Cave crabs, or stone scabs, are a variety of land crab which are nocturnal scavengers. In dry climates they can be an indicator of a hidden or underground watersource.


==Description==
==Description==
;Classification:<reptile, mammal, fish, bird, etc-->
;Classification:Arthropod
;Size: <--number--> kg (<--number--> pounds), <--height--> m ( <--height--> feet/inches), <length--> as appropriate
;Size:
;Appearance: <--general description, include body part ratios as required, consider: skeleton, mobility, body covering, respiratory system, nervous System, additional features-->
;Appearance:Stony grey crustaceans, In live cave networks they can develop a hardened crust of mineralization making them more easily camouflaged in their habitat.
;Sexual dimorphism: <--note differences between the sexes-->
;Sexual Dimorphism: <!--note differences between the sexes-->
;Variance: <--any other variance, include subspeciation-->
;Variance: <!--any other variance, include subspeciation-->


==Ecology==
==Ecology==
;Habitat:<--primary and secondary climate and terrain-->
;Habitat:Tropical to temperate latitudes, Rocky terrain, containing underground caves, piles of lose scree, or containing crevices an holes they can retreat into by day. A nearby source of freshwater.
;Diet:<--what do they eat-->
;Diet:Scavenging omnivores, eating a variety of mosses, fungi, algae, plants, and carrion.


==Behaviour==
==Behaviour==
;Social grouping:<--herds, pack, solitary, etc-->
;Social Grouping:Found in groups numbering up to dozens of individuals, but without a notable pattern.
;Temperament:<--skittishness, aggression-->
;Temperament:Skittish.
;Intelligence:<--apparent intelligence-->
;Intelligence:Animal
;Reproduction:<--method, cycles, associated behaviours-->
;Reproduction:<!--method, cycles, associated behaviours-->


==Sub-Species==
==Notable Sub-Species==
<--list of sub-species with notable differences-->
<!--list of sub-species with notable differences-->


==Domestication==
==Domestication==
;General:<--brief note about domestication-->
;General:Generally not a prolific breeder, and slow growing, making them unsuitable for domesticated farming, but some are hunted or trapped for food.
;Resources:<--resources obtained from domestication-->
;Resources:Meat, Shells.
 
==Stories==
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==See Also==
==See Also==
<--links to related material-->
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[[Category:Arthropod]]
[[Category:Fauna]]
[[Category:Fauna]]
[[Category:Fauna-Class]] <--See above-->

Latest revision as of 01:36, 20 April 2023

Cave Crab - "Sebastian Romu" © 2019

About

Common Names
Cave Crabs, Stone Scabs
Cave crabs, or stone scabs, are a variety of land crab which are nocturnal scavengers. In dry climates they can be an indicator of a hidden or underground watersource.

Description

Classification
Arthropod
Size
Appearance
Stony grey crustaceans, In live cave networks they can develop a hardened crust of mineralization making them more easily camouflaged in their habitat.
Sexual Dimorphism
Variance

Ecology

Habitat
Tropical to temperate latitudes, Rocky terrain, containing underground caves, piles of lose scree, or containing crevices an holes they can retreat into by day. A nearby source of freshwater.
Diet
Scavenging omnivores, eating a variety of mosses, fungi, algae, plants, and carrion.

Behaviour

Social Grouping
Found in groups numbering up to dozens of individuals, but without a notable pattern.
Temperament
Skittish.
Intelligence
Animal
Reproduction

Notable Sub-Species

Domestication

General
Generally not a prolific breeder, and slow growing, making them unsuitable for domesticated farming, but some are hunted or trapped for food.
Resources
Meat, Shells.

Stories

See Also