Crab - Kitchen - Wall Art Wrapped Frame Canvas Print

WRAPPED FRAMED CANVAS

Printed using only high quality inks on gallery grade 280 GSM fine art canvas. Mounted on a hard backed sturdy frame and finished with a smooth matte finish to ensure a sharp vibrant image.Orders dispatched the next working day. Estimated UK delivery 1-2 days, international 8-10 working days or less.

Crab - Kitchen - Wall Art

Crabs, members of the Decapoda order, are captivating crustaceans known for their distinctive features. Their most striking characteristic is the hard exoskeleton that envelops their body, providing protection and support. This exoskeleton is periodically shed through molting, allowing crabs to grow and adapt to changing conditions. One of the defining features of crabs is their ten-legged structure, with the front two limbs often modified into powerful claws, or chelae. These claws serve various functions, such as defence, capturing prey, and handling food.

The body of a crab is divided into two main sections: the cephalothorax and the abdomen. The cephalothorax, a fusion of the head and thorax, is covered by a tough outer shell called the carapace. Crabs are well-known for their distinctive sideways walking motion, a result of the jointed structure of their legs. This lateral movement is not only an efficient means of travel but also provides stability, particularly in the challenging terrains of their habitats.

Crabs exhibit remarkable versatility in their habitats, adapting to marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments. Their omnivorous diet includes a variety of foods such as algae, small fish, molluscs, detritus, and plant matter. Reproduction in crabs commonly involves the laying of eggs, with females often caring for and protecting the eggs until they hatch into larvae. The diverse adaptations and behaviours of crabs contribute to their ecological significance, playing essential roles in nutrient cycling and the balance of various ecosystems.