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Cancer terrestris
Land crab plate 32 from Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahamas, Vol 2 by Mark Catesby
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18th Century Arthropod Arthropoda Bahamas Brachyura Cancer Carolina Catesby Crab Crustacea Crustacean Decapod Decapoda Florida Malacostraca Mark Mark Catesby North America North American United States United States Of America Invertebrata True Crab
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This stunning 18th century print depicts Cancer terrestris, also known as the Land Crab, from Mark Catesby's seminal work, "Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahamas" (Volume 2). Catesby's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the crab's anatomy, with its long, slender legs, powerful claws, and distinctive ridged carapace. The Land Crab is an invertebrate belonging to the class Crustacea, order Decapoda, and family Cancridae. It is a true crab, characterized by its short, broad body and its ability to retract its limbs under its protective shell. This crab is native to the coastal regions of North America, from Florida to the eastern United States. Cancer terrestris is an important component of the coastal ecosystem, playing a significant role in the food chain as both a predator and prey. It is also an omnivore, feeding on a variety of plant and animal matter. The crab's ability to burrow into the sand allows it to escape predation and extreme temperatures. This exquisite print, produced during the height of the Enlightenment era, is a testament to Catesby's dedication to documenting the natural world. His work was groundbreaking in its accuracy and detail, and remains an invaluable resource for scientists and natural historians today. The Land Crab, as depicted in this print, continues to fascinate and inspire appreciation for the natural world and the intricacies of its inhabitants.
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