Tree of Life Project
The Tree of Life Web Project: Animals
Extensive site that contains much information about the various animal phyla. Each phyla gives photos, common examples, scientific names and references. Collection of 1630 websites about bio-diversity.
Other
Western Australian Museum: Crustaceans: Marine Life of the Dampier Archipelago
Do you know how Crustaceans differ from other animals that belong to the Arthropod family? Find the answer to this question along with other interesting facts about this marine animal.
Other
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
This great site offers information about the Chesapeake Bay, its history, people and it's stories. "Tour" the museum to find interesting information.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Crash: A Tale of Two Species
A documentary film about the horseshoe crab and its importance to a tiny shorebird known as the red knot bird. Human threats to the crab will directly threaten both the crab and the little bird who depends on it. Links to related topics...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Head Lice
Informative article about head lice: how one gets them, how to prevent them, and how to treat them. Includes a section for kids, and another for teens that covers pubic lice, or crabs.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Crabs
This site gives a brief description of a crab, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum: Other Invertebrates
This online exhibit from the Natural History Museum studies a range of topics related to invertebrates, or animals without a backbone. Crabs, snails, barnacles, sponges, and more are discussed at this exhibit.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Crabs in the Crossfire
This article addresses facts and information related to the Horseshoe Crab. In addition to general information, the article touches on conservation efforts and populations trends.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Crab (Brachyura)
Explore images and facts about crabs, including details on their appearance, habitat, behaviour, and much more.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Hermit Crab (Paguroidea)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Paguroidea, more commonly known as the Hermit Crab.
Other
Sea and Sky: Crustaceans
A concise description of Crustaceans with a number of colorful pictures that students will enjoy.
NOAA
Noaa: Northeast Fisheries Science Center: Fish Faq
This site is provided for by the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. Do fish sleep? Do they chew food? Can any fish swim backwards? How many Pinnipeds are on the Endangered Species List? Find out the answers to these questions and many...
WebMD
Web Md: Lice
This article from WebMD provides a great, brief overview of lice, focusing on the three main kinds. Head lice, pubic lice and body lice, each of which come with a picture. Topics that are also covered include cause, symptoms, what...
University of Michigan
Critter Catalog: Myriapods
This informative site provides a description of the characteristics of Myriapods. Local animals (southeastern Michigan) in these groups are then examined in further detail. Pictures and classification groupings are included in this site.
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum: Chinese Mitten Crab
Brief information about these crabs and the environmental problems which they may cause.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Japanese Spider Crab
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the Japanese spider crab.
Other
San Francisco Zoo: Land Hermit Crab
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the land hermit crab include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Horseshoe Crab
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Horseshoe Crabs (Limulus polyphemus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Crabs Change Color
From ABC News in Science, Stephen Pincock's article, "Crabs change color to escape hungry birds," focuses on research conducted on tiny fiddler crabs and their defense mechanisms.
Precision Nutrition
Encyclopedia of Food: Crab
Find nutritional facts, species, methods of selection, and ways to prepare and eat different types of crabs in this entry.