Coconut crabs are the world's largest terrestrial anthropods. They get their names from being able to open a coconut with their massive pincers (somet

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Coconut crabs are the world's largest terrestrial anthropods. They get their names from being able to open a coconut with their massive pincers (sometimes it takes them days). They are also called robber crabs because they will steal anything left unattended from food to pots and pans. If they take something of yours, let it go. They can snap off your fingers or even a limb with ease. Just not worth it! 🤣

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