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Coverage of crabs in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 2 · 10:46 UTCMost recent: May 2 · 13:56 UTC
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  • SCIENCEMay 2 · 13:56 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    Why do crabs walk sideways? Scientists trace it back 200 million years

    Scientists discovered that crabs' sideways walking behavior originated from a single evolutionary ancestor 200 million years ago. This trait, inherited by modern crabs, likely provided a survival advantage by enabling quick, unpredictable movements to evade predators.

  • SCIENCEMay 2 · 10:46 UTCBBC SCIENCE
    Sewage having 'alarming' impact on underwater forests along UK coast

    Scientists discovered that sewage pollution is causing a significant decline in small invertebrates, such as crabs, in seagrass meadows along the UK coast. The impact of sewage on these underwater forests is described as 'alarming'.

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