Why do crabs walk sideways?

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Their leg joints are oriented to bend under their bodies at the sides, so it's diffifcult for them to move forward, their back fins enable them to swim into position over their food source.

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AngelsTears	Posted Jul 5th, 2009 at 5:24PM Because that is the way God made them Rated: +2Vote for this!
LawRaJayne	Posted Jul 6th, 2009 at 6:57AM because people on ships drop bottled of alcohol in the sea. craps have a blast.. end up drunk.. and the only way they know is side ways. Rated: +2Vote for this!
sharossody	Posted Jul 6th, 2009 at 6:58AM cause they want to get to that side first...lol Rated: +2Vote for this!
loyaldude	Posted Jul 5th, 2009 at 4:11PM That is their preferred direction for speed however I've seen some that can move forward especially when feeding. Rated: +1Vote for this!
bosgek	Posted Jul 5th, 2009 at 3:31PM physiological make-up of the shell? Rated: +1Vote for this!
IlooklikeJesus	Posted Jul 5th, 2009 at 3:47PM To follow other crabs? Rated: +1Vote for this!
midlifemadness	Posted Jul 5th, 2009 at 3:48PM cuz they can? cuz they are drunk? to make you wonder? to be unique? to be different then the lobster and the shrimp? Rated: +1Vote for this!
Duparc	Posted Jul 5th, 2009 at 3:52PM Can we turn the question around and ask why do other animals (like ourselves) walk forward? Rated: +1Vote for this!
urbrandofheroin	Posted Jul 5th, 2009 at 5:24PM They're wired that way. Rated: +1Vote for this!
jmuhjacat	Posted Jul 5th, 2009 at 5:53PM So they're as ready for anything as anyone can ever be in this confusing world. Rated: +1Vote for this!
beammeupscotty	Posted Jul 6th, 2009 at 6:59AM Because that's the way their legs bend. This lets them squeeze into holes and crevices to keep out of the way of fish with sharp teeth and larger crabs that might think the crab was a tasty meal. Google :) Rated: +1Vote for this!
whatshisname	Posted Jul 6th, 2009 at 6:42PM Because there bike is being repaired ? Rated: +1Vote for this!

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