Land Crab Long-Range Traveler In South Florida
The Great Land Crab Cardisoma guandumi travels far from salt water, breeding near waterfront areas. Females carry eggs under their bodies and release larvae into inshore waters. Adults burrow in marshy spots by ponds and canals, thriving on leaves and garden plants yet often pests to local gardeners.
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Land Crab Control Advice From Sea Grant Extension
The text notes edible claw and leg meat of land crabs, warns about pesticide accumulation in internal organs, and advises eating only claws and legs. It describes a semi terrestrial blue grey crab up to six inches wide with large claws, and recommends peanut butter baited live traps or nets at night to capture or remove crabs. Chemical control is discouraged.
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Sea Grant Marine Advisory Agent
Coastal County
Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program
Oden family notes long career in science and teaching
Clarence Oden, professor emeritus of chemical engineering at Mississippi State, and Martha Oden reflect on a life in geology, consulting, and education. Their children earned advanced degrees. son Earl died in Vietnam, son Carl is a Pensacola accountant. They live in Shoreline Towers since 1977 and celebrate 45 years of marriage in June. Martha highlights his many honors.
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Mississippi State
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Carl
Pensacola
Oden
Shoreline Towers
Destin
Jay
Odens
Dictionary of International Biography
Southwest
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