How do crabs breathe underwater?

By Hi   February 24, 2026 | 04:25 pm PT Google Get VnExpress first in Google Search info See more of the news you trust. Make VnExpress a preferred source to prioritise our updates in your Google search results

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Crabs breathe through gills located on both sides of their bodies beneath the shell, which let them extract oxygen from water. On land, the gills must stay moist to continue functioning, allowing crabs to survive for a short time outside an aquatic environment.

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