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A species of crab has been found to play an "unheralded role" in the breakdown of microplastic particles, according to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Male fiddler crabs are small, with one oversized claw. David S. Johnson Nine years ago, I stood on the muddy banks of the Great ...

The male European fiddler crab attracts his mate by performing a courtship dance. New research says that dance isn't just notable for its visuals — it's notable for its vibrations, too. During ...

Male fiddler crabs are lopsided, with one claw that seems about the right size and one very large claw. As you might expect, one function of the larger claw is to attract females. The males drum with ...

Fiddler crabs are fascinating crustaceans with unique behavior, so no wonder they have found their way into our homes. These active little guys love spending time in the water and enjoy burrowing and ...

SYDNEY — In the world of fiddler crabs, the best form of protection is, apparently, prostitution, according to an Australian study published Wednesday. Researchers from The Australian National ...

Tiny crabs have secretly been playing an “unheralded role” in cleaning up the planet by hoovering up microplastics. A new study, published in the journal Global Change Biology, tracked a population of ...

Fiddler crabs are renowned for their elaborate courtship displays, which involve both visual and vibrational signals that play crucial roles in mate attraction and intraspecific communication. Males ...

The male European fiddler crab attracts his mate by performing a courtship dance. New research published in the Journal of Experimental Biology... Into dudes who drum? You might be a female fiddler ...