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I was made aware of the Playstacean and
1.) I NEED one
but
2.) It also got me thinking about carcinization and I'm now wondering if the "rewrite it in rust" movement is just the software equivalent. Either way I am ready to be crab. Here are the various links for you too to get ready for crab:

https://xkcd.com/2314/

https://anhdang.artstation.com/projects/YBr3GV?album_id=1661174

https://youtu.be/dSBNs3TeINc?si=QA0fRiw_lf_bqXX0

Horseshoe Crab 🦀 A Living Fossil! | 1 Minute Animals.

Discover the horseshoe crab, an ancient creature that has roamed the Earth for millions of years. You won't believe the bizarre appearance of this unique animal, with its hard shell and spiky legs. Learn about its fascinating history and why it's crucial for medical research.

How popular crab memes amplify mistaken ideas about evolution.

Opinion piece from @SciAm: "Memes about repeated evolution of crabs have been co-opted to joke about technology and 'ultimate forms.' They’re hilarious, but they oversimplify natural variation, giving bad arguments a scientific veneer."

flip.it/GyUy9F

Scientific AmericanCrab Memes Amplify Mistaken Ideas about EvolutionMemes about repeated evolution of crabs have been co-opted to joke about technology and “ultimate forms.” They’re hilarious, but they oversimplify natural variation, giving bad arguments a scientific veneer