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What's the difference between Alaskan crab and king crab?

The difference between Alaskan crab and king crab is as follows:

1, poor body shape.

The leg of Alaskan crab can reach up to 1 meter. Because of its long legs, it is the only crab that can climb horizontally and walk vertically.

King crab is also called Southern King Crab (meaning Southern King Crab), and its average size is slightly smaller than Alaska King Crab (Northern King Crab). Compared with Alaskan crabs, king crabs are shorter.

2, the difference between the body thorns.

Alaskan crabs have shorter spines, while king crabs have longer spines.

Introduction to King Crab:

King crab, also known as stone crab or rock crab, is a crustacean of stone crab. It is not a real crab, but mainly distributed in cold sea areas. Named after its huge size, it is known as the "king of crabs".

King crabs belong to deep-sea crabs, with a survival depth of 850 meters and a survival water temperature of 2-5℃. The lowest water temperature that King Crab can survive is 1.4 degrees Celsius.