Coconut crab
A species of Coconut crab, Also known as Palm thief Scientific name : Birgus latro Genus : Coconut crab
Coconut crab, A species of Coconut crab
Also known as:
Palm thief
Botanical name: Birgus latro
Genus: Coconut crab
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Description
Coconut crab (Birgus latro) is a terrestrial hermit crab found on islands of the Indian ocean, Impressively, it is the largest land arthropod in the world. Coconut crab is an opportunistic feeder, consuming nuts, fruits, tree pith, carrion, or any food source left on the ground. Despite being popularly associated with coconuts palms, coconuts do not make a significant part of its diet.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods Class
Malacostracans Order
Crabs Family
Left-handed hermit crabs Genus
Coconut crab Species
Coconut crab 
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