small/big claw

[jeff l]

I have seen two crabs, one w/ a big claw and small claw; the other w/ a big paddler and a small paddler- is this do from them losing a limb or something else.
Just been wondering about that; thought somebody might know----Jeff

[Islander]

I have seen two crabs, one w/ a big claw and small claw; the other w/ a big paddler and a small paddler- is this do from them losing a limb or something else.
Just been wondering about that; thought somebody might know----Jeff

Yes, from your description, those crabs had lost limbs and were regrowing new ones.

Here's a link that will help explain the regeneration process in detail.  

http://www.blue-crab.org/autotomy.html

[jeff l]

Thanks: I read that link many times and I always seem to mis something