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Crab Facts and Photos

"She-Crab"
Immature Female Apron
"Sook"
Mature Female Apron

"Sponge Crabs"
Early Larval Stage
"Sponge Crabs"
Series of Larval Coloration

"Busted Crab"
Softie Almost Out
"Softie"
Soft-shelled Blue Crab

Photographs of the "Sponge Crab" courtesy of Ellen Cosby, Virginia Marine Resources Commission.
All other photographs at this site were produced by Laren Leonard.

Content developed by Laren Leonard

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Monday, August 28, 2006