What are pea crabs and why are they in my oysters?

Pea Crab: The Astonishing Hidden Guests Inside Your Next Oyster! - T.L. Morris Seafood

What is the green stuff inside oysters? - Quora

Found these on the tray after slurping down oysters. Physically I'm fine, mentally is another story LOL! Should I be worried? P.S. Didn't know where else to post. : r/Fishing

What are the little crabs you sometimes find living in the shells of oysters? - Quora

i don't know if this is an insect or not, looks like a crab to me. my mom doesn't agree. It's kind of transparent REALLY tiny. We're in Washington DC, she was

Baby crab in a mussel. Cute/delicious/gross : r/WTF

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Oyster Myths & Facts (February 2024) — In A Half Shell

Life of a pea crab — Science Learning Hub

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16 Helpful Resources Including Free Stock Photos For Your Shellfish Business and Projects