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			== Pie crust crab ==
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'''Pie Crust Crab''' is a common name for several species of [[crab]]s that are known for their unique, pie crust-like shell texture. These crabs belong to the family [[Xanthidae]], which includes over 600 species of crabs worldwide. The most well-known species of Pie Crust Crab is ''[[Carpilius convexus]]'', which is found in the [[Indian Ocean]] and the [[Western Pacific Ocean]].

== Description ==

Pie Crust Crabs are medium-sized crabs, with a carapace width of up to 15 cm. They are characterized by their thick, robust shells, which have a rough, granular texture similar to that of a pie crust. This unique texture provides the crabs with excellent camouflage, allowing them to blend in with the rocky seafloor.

The crabs have a broad, oval carapace, and their claws are large and powerful, used for crushing the shells of their prey. The color of Pie Crust Crabs can vary, but they are typically a mottled brown or green, which further aids in their camouflage.

== Habitat and Distribution ==

Pie Crust Crabs are found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific Ocean. They are typically found in shallow waters, often hiding among rocks and coral reefs during the day and emerging at night to feed.

== Diet ==

Pie Crust Crabs are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of foods. Their diet primarily consists of mollusks, such as [[clams]] and [[snails]], which they crack open with their powerful claws. They also eat small fish, worms, and other invertebrates, as well as algae and detritus.

== In Popular Culture ==

While not as well-known as some other species of crabs, Pie Crust Crabs have been featured in a number of nature documentaries due to their unique appearance and interesting behavior. They are also popular in the aquarium trade, where they are prized for their distinctive look and hardy nature.

== See Also ==
* [[Crustacean]]
* [[Xanthidae]]
* [[Carpilius convexus]]

[[Category:Crustaceans]]
[[Category:Marine fauna of the Indian Ocean]]
[[Category:Marine fauna of the Pacific Ocean]]
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