Crustacean poems: Who Am I?

Identify these Crustaceans:

	I'm often seen in dips and scampi dishes. I'm also a favorite food of bottom fishes. A lobster looks a lot like me When it's still a baby floating free.
	I'm orange below and green above. My shell fits me like a glove. I have a long tail and two strong claws. But you'd never have to worry about my puny jaws.
	My shell is round and green. Hiding in seaweed is my scene. I can protect myself with claws raised high, But I'd rather just sit in a tidepool 'till you pass by.
	I glue my shell to rocks and stuff. Try to pull me off if you think you're tough. But beware, a mighty heave-ho Might pull me out of my volcano!

(To see if you've guessed correctly, click on the question mark.)

Other possible student activities:

• Discuss what characteristics crustaceans have in common (such as: exoskeleton, must molt to grow, jointed appendages, etc.)
  
• Have students make up their own Who Am I? stories or poems.