Carrie Fisher, the iconic actress who portrayed Princess Leia in the 'Star Wars' series, died following a massive heart attack. She was 60. Carrie Fisher, the iconic actress who portrayed Princess Leia in the 'Star Wars' series, died following a massive heart attack.
Synonyms: pyorrhea; disease; pyorrhea alveolaris; pyorrhoea; ulatrophia; gingivitis; periodontitis; alveolar resorption; Riggs' disease
Birgus is classified in the family Coenobitidae, alongside one other genus, Coenobita, which contains the terrestrial hermit crabs. Common names for the species include coconut crab, robber crab and palm thief, which mirrors the animal's name in other European languages (e.g. German: Palmendieb).