Aug 12
Crabs and other crustaceans feel pain and retain memories of painful experiences.
In an experiment with hermit crabs, researchers shocked the little critter’s bellies and discovered that they were quite conscious of the pain. In fact, they would temporarily flee their shells to try to get away from it.
Later, another shell would be placed in the hermit’s vicinity. The crabs who had been shocked were more likely to ditch their old digs and take up residence in the new shell.Side note: I think I just went from being a pescatarian to a full blown vegetarian.
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There are many experiments like this one that continue to prove, species after species, the true sentience of all breathing creatures. I can’t recall any specifics, but when I do I will post them.
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crustacean in my past life. Maybe that’s why my zodiac sign is Cancer. =))
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