University researchers from Costa Rica and the United States discovered the new species, named #39;Johngarthia cocoensis,#39; on the Pacific Ocean island. The distinguishing characteristic of J. cocoensis, according to the researchers, is its large size-a male can measure 40cm with their front legs extended (females measure smaller). A new species of large land crab was discovered on Cocos Island in Costa Rica, a local newspaper reported on Monday. The crabs live in holes dug into the soil and
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Johngarthia cocoensis is new species of large land crab
