Maja squinado

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Definition

Noun: A species of large migratory crab found in the northeast Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It is commonly known as the European spider crab or spiny spider crab. This crab has a distinctive reddish, triangular carapace covered with spines and long, slender legs.

Usage
  • The is commercially fished in several European countries.
  • Marine biologists are studying the migration patterns of .
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific and taxonomic contexts, the binomial name is used to precisely identify this species within the family Majidae.
  • The common name "spider crab" is often used generically, but specifically refers to this common European species.
Variants and Related Words
  • European spider crab (n): The most common English name for .
  • Spiny spider crab (n): Another common name highlighting its characteristic spines.
Synonyms
  • Spider crab: A broader common name for crabs in the family Majidae, which includes .
Noun
  1. a large spider crab of Europe