The Crusty Fossils
Carolyn C. Smith
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The lady crab is one of the most beautiful species found. Its shell is white or pale yellow and covered with spotted rings of violet, purple, and red. It is about 2 inches long and makes its home in the sand in shallow waters. It likes to bury itself up to its eyes. The lady crab, also known as the sand crab or speckled crab, is an expert swimmer.