TEST- THE CRAB
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1. Label the diagram below
2. What is the correct name for a crab’s shell?
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Name 3 types of crabs?
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3. Which Bahamian Island is known for its crabs?
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4. What kind of habitat do crabs live in?
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5. Give the proper classification of the land crab.
Kingdom ___________
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Genius Cardisoma_____
Species Guanhumi_____
6. Give the scientific name of the crab in question 6.
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7. Give the 4 stages of the crab’s life cycle in order.
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8. Explain what would happen to the crab population if there was a drought.
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9. What does the crab diet consist of?
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10. Who are the crab’s biggest predators?
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11. Explain how you would distinguish between a male and female crab.
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12. Why shouldn’t you catch crabs that have eggs?
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13. Explain the difference in features of the adult crab compared to a juvenile crab.
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14. When is mating season for crabs?
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15. What is molting?
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16. Name one effect of molting on a crab.
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17. How can you tell if a crab is ready to spawn?
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