What does a edible crab eat?

Edible crabs are opportunistic omnivores, meaning they'll eat a wide variety of things depending on what's available. Their diet includes:

* Mollusks: Clams, mussels, oysters, snails - they use their powerful claws to crush the shells.

* Other crustaceans: Smaller crabs, shrimp, barnacles.

* Worms: Earthworms, marine worms.

* Fish: Dead or injured fish, small fish they can catch.

* Algae: They'll graze on seaweed and other algae.

* Carrion: They scavenge on dead animals, acting as nature's clean-up crew.

Edible crabs are particularly known for their ability to crack open tough shells. They also have a keen sense of smell which helps them locate food.