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Sure, here is a description of freshwater crabs:

Freshwater crabs are crustaceans that live in fresh water, mostly in the tropics and subtropics.
There are about 1300 species of freshwater crabs that have been described.
Freshwater crabs have a "pseudo-lung" in their gill chamber that allows them to breathe in air.
They are primarily nocturnal, emerging to feed at night; most are omnivores, although a small number are specialist predators.
Some species provide important food sources for various vertebrates.
The female freshwater crab is larger than the male.
The freshwater crab is a dark reddish-brown color with light color underneath.
The hard external skeleton (exoskeleton) does not grow and has to be replaced by a new one growing underneath.
This process is called molting and it happens several times during the crab's life.
Freshwater crabs are an important part of aquatic habitats as they are one of the largest and most common invertebrates in streams and lakes.
They serve as an important food source for wildlife such as egrets and herons.
They facilitate important ecological processes by scavenging in the rivers of the Forests, keeping the streams healthy for other aquatic species.
Here are some additional facts about freshwater crabs:

The largest freshwater crab is the Japanese giant crab, which can grow up to 16 inches wide and weigh up to 15 pounds.
The smallest freshwater crab is the pea crab, which is only about 1/8 inch long.
Freshwater crabs can live for up to 10 years.
Some freshwater crabs are able to change their sex, from male to female or vice versa.
Freshwater crabs are an important part of many cultures around the world and are eaten as food in some places.
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