| Scientific classification | |
|---|---|
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Crustacea |
| Class: | Malacostraca |
| Order: | Decapoda |
| Superfamily: | Paguroidea |
| Family: | Coenobitidae |
| Genus: | Birgus Leach, 1816 |
| Species: | B. latro |
| Binomial name | |
| Birgus latro (Linnaeus, 1767) [2] | |
Habitat: Rock crevices and sand burrows
Diet: Coconuts, fruits, rotting leaves, dead and injured animals
Interesting Facts: -World's largest arthropod (invertebrate animal with segmented body and jointed legs)
-Strong claws can open coconuts to dig the flesh for consumption. larger crabs have claws a strong enough to break a finger.
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