The Crusty Fossils
Carolyn C. Smith
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The rock crab is light brown with darker shades of brown spots. The shell is about 2 to 3 inches long and about 3 to 4 inches broad. They make their homes on sandy, rocky shores and in tidal pools where they bury themselves leaving only the eyes and antennae exposed. They are extremely common along the New England coast. The jonah crab or northern crab is a similar species and is excellent for food.