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  1. Freshwater Crab

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    Economic and Cultural Significance
    Several species of freshwater crabs possess considerable economic value. In many parts of Asia, species such as the Giant Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii, though technically a prawn, it shares niche overlap) and various true crabs are highly prized for their meat. The practice of farming these species often relies on carefully managed artificial brackish water systems to facilitate larval development, mimicking natural estuarine conditions.
    Culturally, freshwater crabs feature prominently in folklore, often symbo…