Brachyuridae
Brachyuridae is a family of true crabs, commonly known as shore crabs. They belong to the order Decapoda, characterized by having five pairs of thoracic legs. Brachyurids are distinguished by their broad, flattened bodies and the presence of a short, typically hidden abdomen tucked beneath the cephalothorax. Their carapace is often wider than it is long.
This family is widespread, found in marine, brackish, and sometimes freshwater environments across the globe, though
Brachyurids are omnivorous scavengers, feeding on a variety of organic matter including algae, small invertebrates, and
While many species are of ecological significance, some Brachyuridae are of interest to humans for their role