1. Morphology: Land crabs are hermit-like animals with a hard and sturdy exoskeleton, while prawns have a soft and flexible body covered with a soft carapace.
2. Ecological habitats: Land crabs live on land, while prawns live in freshwater or marine habitats.
3. Diet: Land crabs feed on a variety of organic matter, including plants and detritus, while prawns feed on other small aquatic animals, such as clams and snails.
4. Reproduction: Land crabs lay eggs on land, while prawns lay eggs in freshwater.
5. Use: Land crabs are not commonly eaten, while prawns are a popular food consumed worldwide.