Do people eat the coconut crab?

Answer by  simna (473)

Coconut crab is also known as birgus latro. It is the largest land-living arthropod in the world.It is eaten by the Pacific Islanders. Its taste is similar to that of a crab meat.

Answer by  MorganL (26)

Yes, mostly Pacific Islanders eat the coconut crab. The best known part of the crab to eat are the eggs in the female and also the fat in the abdomen. Coconut crab can be poisonous depending on the type of diet that the crab has. Certain plants are full of toxins, causing the crab to become poisonous.

Answer by  ieyenk (6)

Yes, people eat coconut crab because the taste is delicious. The coconut crab tasted delicious because they eat coconut which is very yummy..