• Question: why do crabs walk sideways

    Asked by yoshy to Carrie on 6 Mar 2017.
    • Photo: Carrie Ijichi

      Carrie Ijichi answered on 6 Mar 2017:

      Because it’s the most effective way for them to move, based on their body shape I think. Their legs bend to the side but our bend to the front so sideways movement makes sense. I’m not sure though!

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