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A Sand Crabs Lot In Life

Grains of sand hiding small burrows; every tiny sand crabs, the Emerita Analoga needs its burrow. intense sunlight’s warm but has its dangers, even for a tiny crab’s skin. xiphosurans, cousins to the sand crabs, don’t need to stress and worry about the sun as unless they are upside down, it won’t harm them. long hot summers will see sand crabs burrowing to keep themselves from sunburn and dry skin. These burrowing crabs have insufficient legs for traveling. zooplankton nourishes the crabs, building their health so they can burrow deeply underneath the sand. just watch where you step at the beach, no one wants to be squished when they’re building or be renovating their lovely burrow. All life is sacred, please show some respect.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 11/15/2019 1:46:00 PM
All life is sacred; I wish we all knew this.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 11/17/2019 12:49:00 PM
Me too. Thanks again.
Date: 10/31/2019 10:02:00 PM
M.L., Happy Halloween! -Richard
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 11/6/2019 1:26:00 PM
Thanks and same.
Date: 10/30/2019 1:13:00 AM
I can sympathize with the poor sand crabs... I spend so much time in my "burrows" that I burn when I go out now! Great write! ;)
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 11/6/2019 1:26:00 PM
I fry i the sun. They don't make a sunscreen that prevents it that I know of. Thanks.
Date: 10/27/2019 8:38:00 AM
i love the sentiment as much as i love watching them burrow into the sand when i visit the beach and am lucky enough to see them...i am always looking down while walking, no stepping on them here :) good write~! hugs
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 11/6/2019 1:27:00 PM
Thanks so much, they are fascinating. I loved watching them as a kid.
Date: 10/22/2019 11:25:00 PM
M.L., I will show respect to the burrowed crab and the brilliant poet both. -Richard
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 10/23/2019 1:45:00 PM
Thank you.
Date: 10/22/2019 8:28:00 PM
Yes- all sentient beings deserve respect as you show in this stimulating poem. Thanks for your kind words. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 10/23/2019 1:45:00 PM
Thanks Matthew.
Date: 10/21/2019 3:12:00 PM
Another one of your lovely special themes MLK..loved the sentiments in your poem.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 10/21/2019 8:23:00 PM
Thanks Vijay.
Date: 10/20/2019 11:17:00 PM
Having been raised in Florida I know how you feel about them. Nice job, God Bless, JB
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 10/21/2019 8:23:00 PM
Many thanks.
Date: 10/20/2019 2:31:00 PM
Nice poem..
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 10/21/2019 8:24:00 PM
Thank you.

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