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A Mighty Claw: Pinching Force of the Coconut Crab, the Largest Terrestrial Crustacean
Crustaceans can exert a greater force using their claws than many animals can with other appendages. Furthermore, in decapods, the chela is a notable organ with multifunctional roles. The coconut crab, Birgus latro, is the largest terrestrial crustacean and has a remarkable ability to lift weights u...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2016
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5120803/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27880779 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0166108 |