Yes, crabs are animals. They are crustaceans in the phylum Arthropoda (cold-blooded animals). Crabs usually have a hard exoskeleton, two distinctive pairs of eyes, and a pair of long legs. They generally live in water, but some species live on land, especially along coastlines. Crabs feed on a variety of foods, including plants, carrion, and other small sea creatures.
Crabs are a widely distributed and abundant group, and are widely used in food, medicine and other fields. They occupy an important position among biological groups and are also an important part of the ecosystem.
