cancer borealis

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Definition

Noun 1. A species of large crab: Cancer borealis refers to a specific species of crab, characterized by its large size and reddish coloration, found in deep waters along the eastern coast of North America. It is also commonly known as the Jonah crab.

Usage Examples
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific and taxonomic contexts: The term is used precisely to identify this species within the genus . It follows the binomial nomenclature system (Genus , species ).
    • The study compared the claw strength of Cancer borealis to that of Cancer irroratus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Jonah crab (n): The common name for .
    • We ordered Jonah crab claws for an appetizer.
  • Cancer (n): The genus to which this species belongs, containing other crabs commonly referred to as rock crabs or true crabs.
  • Brachyura (n): The infraorder (scientific classification) containing all true crabs, including the genus .
Synonyms
  • Jonah crab: This is the direct and most frequently used common synonym.
Notes on Meaning
  • The term is a scientific name. Its primary and almost exclusive use is in biological, marine, culinary, and commercial fishing contexts to specify this particular type of crab. It is not used in everyday conversation outside these fields, where "Jonah crab" is preferred.
Noun
  1. large red deep-water crab of the eastern coast of North America

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