Electrodes measuring brain activity were attached to a shore crab, which was then subjected to mechanical and chemical stimuli. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the ...

Focus: To identify and report sightings of invasive crabs in order to prevent loss in biodiversity. We are asking the public to report sightings of the more established Chinese mitten crab and new ...

But is that the case — or can crabs feel pain? Shore crabs (Carcinus maenas) may be able to, according to an October study in the journal Biology. Researchers found these crabs have nociceptors ...