One of my favorite crustacean in the sea is the Stone Crab. When properly harvested, the crab can regenerate its claw. FWC Fish Facts: The Florida Stone Crab Fishery makes up 99% of all stone crab landings in the United States. Only one claw is harvested, and the crab is returned to the ocean. The claw must be at least 2.75 inches from the propodus (elbow joint) to the point. A stone crab can only regrow a claw if the diaphragm at the body/claw joint is left intact. The diaphragm functions as a seal to close the wound and stop the bleeding. If the claw is not broken correctly and the muscle tissue is pulled from the body (indicating a forced break), the crab will bleed to death. Proper harvesting is essential for the crab to survive.

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