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https://www.noaa.gov/media/digital-library-photo/pl23mvey0035jpgDescription
Coconut crab climbing tree. Crab carapace is about 6 in diameter.With claws, crab is about a foot in diameter. Claws are capable of openingcoconuts. Edible by humans.
Photographer
Dr. James P. McVey
Location
Palmyra Island, Line Islands, (Kiribati)
Collection
NOAA's Ark
NOAA Affiliation
NOAA Sea Grant Program