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Why Are Pubic Lice Called Crabs?

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Why Are Pubic Lice Called Crabs?

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Pubic lice are called crabs due to their six-legged and crab-like appearance. If you look at a picture of a pubic louse, or Pthirus pubis, it looks remarkable similar to a crab. The louse has a rounded body, six legs, some of which have claws which help it hang onto coarse pubic hair.

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