Collectible Wildlife Gifts | Crab, Helmet Crab, Rubber, Crustaceans, Educational, Realistic, Hand Painted, Figurine, Gift, 2" F936 B157

Our helmet crab is made of hard plastic and measures 2 inches from side to side and 1 5/8 inches from front to back. Its name is molded  into the underside. This plastic crustacean is one of our series of lively and lifelike plastic animals. Its realistic shape and details will be enjoyed as part of a school project, diorama, plastic animal collection, as a party favor, or gift. Our helmet crab toy is for decoration or play only. It does not float, and should NOT be put in your aquarium. However, you can make an interesting sea-life or aquarium shoebox diorama using this and other plastic aquatic creatures and mammals, sharks, fish, sea turtles, birds, and décor  from our gift shop. There is no mess, no feeding, and no tank cleaning :) Come see our wonderful assortment of crab toys and gifts.   Although there are over 50 crab families and 1000s of species, all crabs have basically the same body plan: four pairs of walking legs and one pair of claws (also called nippers or pincers). Their shell is actually their skeleton, called an exoskeleton, and protects their thorax, gills and the internal organs of the head. Like the octopus and sea star, if a crab loses a limb it will regenerate (grow back). Although this species is said to come to shallow water in the spring and summer primarily to mate, my experience is that single individuals are more commonly encountered in shallow waters near Rosario than are pairs. Furthermore, it is not uncommon to find smaller individuals perhaps half the size of the largest adults, which I presume may be juveniles. What they are doing in shallow water here near Rosario merits further investigation.  This crab is able to extend its long legs farther dorsally than can most crabs, so that it can rake the hands of someone holding it across the back of the carapace.  This crab is common sub tidally  among the algae in Sharpe's Cove of Bowman's Bay, and among the eelgrass in Padilla Bay. We rarely if ever find it in the more exposed Rosario Bay or at Saris  Head.   Thanks for visiting Collectible Wildlife Gifts, the leading provider of high-quality, lifelike animal Designs and gifts! We work hard to ensure we have a diverse range of products. Each product is inspected for their quality craftsmanship. Whether you're searching for a great gift or seeking educational designs for displays, we ™ve got you covered.   At Collectible Wildlife Gifts, our products appeal to a wide range of customers, including family, friends, and educators. Our products are trusted and used by professional organizations as well including aquariums, zoos, and movie studios.   Our extensive line of products boasts everything from plush sharks to educational animal growth cycles. Our products bring joy to recipients, and serve as valuable educational resources, sparking curiosity and fostering learning.   Discover the wonders of the natural world with Collectible Wildlife Gifts. Browse our collection today!