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Crabs are referred to in scientific literature as both walking and crawling. They are also described as creeping and are prone to scuttling in a sideways motion. Most crabs are however able to walk forward or backward as well as sideways.

Crabs mobility is affected by whether they are moving in water or on land. It has been observed that 2/3 of crabs walk with all legs on the ground but approximately 1/3 of crabs hold up there chelae or front legs while walking.

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