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Species: Uca vocans
The big claw of male fiddler crab is so heavy that the weight can take up to 2/5 of its body weight. This enormous claw is not used to hunt or crush food. It is too small to effectively fend off most predators. Instead, it is used to attract females and to intimidate rival males.


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