Can a crab die if a tunnel collapses?

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Can a crab die if a tunnel collapses?

Post by HermieBingo » Thu May 13, 2021 8:42 am

Can a crab die if a tunnel collapses? I just assumed that the crab could dig its way back out, but I am not sure.

Does anyone know?
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Re: Can a crab die if a tunnel collapses?

Post by curlysister » Thu May 13, 2021 3:38 pm

It would depend on where the crab is in it's molting process. A crab may be too weak to dig itself out.
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