True crabs 🦀 are crabs that belong to the biological group Brachyura.
In simple terms: these are the “real” crabs, not crab-like animals.
What makes a crab a true crab?
- Short, tucked-under tail (abdomen folded beneath the body)
- Wide, flat body
- Five pairs of legs (front pair are claws)
- Walk sideways like champs
Examples of true crabs
- Blue crab
- Dungeness crab
- Snow crab
- King crab (yes—king crab is a true crab)
- Stone crab
Not true crabs (but often called crabs)
- Hermit crabs
- Horseshoe crabs
- Porcelain crabs
These are crab-like, but biologically different.
If you meant true crabs for eating, biology homework, or a recipe, tell me which angle and I’ll zoom in 🦀✨
