Are crabs considered amphibians or are they strictly land OR water creatures?
The be classified under the order of amphibians, an animal has to be a vertebrate (must have a spinal column). Crabs are invertebrates, so although most species live like amphibians, they are not classed as amphibians. Most species spend similar amounts of time in and out of water. Some spend almost all their lives in water, and others out.
Related Questions
- If I want to build on a parcel of land that does not currently have water and sewer service, will the Town extend utilities to my property?
- What adaptations did amphibians make in order to evolve from water animals to land animals?
- Are crabs considered amphibians or are they strictly land OR water creatures?
