5 Dangerous Types Of Toxic Crab If Consumpted

Illustration of the toxic crab (Pixabay) type

YOGYAKARTA - Crab is one of the marine animals that is often processed into seafood. Can be cooked with various spices, crab dishes are widely favored because of delicious taste. However, there are several types of crabs that cannot be eaten because they are poisonous. So what types of poisonous crabs should be avoided?

Seafood crabs not only have delicious meat, but also contain high nutrients. But keep in mind that there are some crabs that contain poison and are dangerous if consumed by humans. So what types of poisonous crabs and why isn't it safe to eat?

Toxic crabs contain harmful substances that can have a negative effect on health if consumed by humans. Here are some types of toxic crabs that seafood fans need to avoid:

Xantidae is the world's largest crab family covering about 572 species. Also known as mud crabs, they are mostly scattered along Australia's coastline.

The Xanthidae crab has bright color characteristics, but it turns out to harbor harmful toxins that can threaten health. These toxins still exist even though these crabs are cooked for a long time.

The two types of poison present in this crab are saxikuk and tetrodo kaca. The poison is not released through the capit, but when the meat is consumed. Therefore, it is highly recommended not to eat crabs from this family.

Crab flower eggs or Atergatis floridus are found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean. This crab meat is highly toxic and has the potential to be deadly. Even cooking it for a long time will not eliminate it.

Flower egg crabs are easily recognized by their oval-shaped and fine textured shells. These crab caps are shaped like large spoons with black tips.

Mozaik coral crabs are often found around coral debris or near healthy coral reefs. His body is shaped like a fan extending with a striking red color and decorated with a pattern of large white spots that resemble a mosaic. The tip of the capit is black, creating a contrast to the shell.

The toxins in the body of a mozaic crab are believed to come from organisms that become food, such as sea cucumbers. The study shows that the toxins are accumulated in the intestines and hepatopancreas of this crab. The toxins will disappear in less than a month if the crabs are kept in captivity.

Zamrud crabs are small invertebrates that live in salted waters. The main food consists of poisonous opuses, coral terangs, and red beans. As the name implies, these crabs have charming Zamrud green shells. Although it looks beautiful, this crab turns out to be the same toxic as the family of the Xanthidae crab.

Horsehoe crabs are one of the rare types of seafood in the world. In Indonesia, these crabs are better known as bales. Horse Tapal crabs are often hunted because their blue blood plays an important role in medical research. In fact, according to several sources, these crabs are used in the development of the Covid-19 vaccine.

But behind its medical benefits, horseshoe crabs also contain dangerous toxins that can be deadly. In Thailand, the venom from this crab once caused the death of a 46-year-old woman. It was reported that the woman had vomiting and headaches before she died after undergoing treatment.

Those are some types of toxic crabs that need to be avoided because they contain harmful substances. Although it has a texture that is gentle and rich in nutrients as a delicious dish, it is better not to eat the types of crabs above. Also read seafood that is harmful to the health of the body.

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