Furry-Clawed Asian Crabs Found in Delaware and Chesapeake Bays (IMAGE)

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Furry-Clawed Asian Crabs Found in Delaware and Chesapeake Bays

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The "furry-looking" claws distinguish the Chinese mitten crab from native crabs. This Chinese mitten crab was caught in the upper Chesapeake Bay on May 18.

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Gregory Ruiz, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

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