genus macrocheira
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic genus of giant crabs: "genus Macrocheira" is the scientific name for a genus of exceptionally large marine crabs, specifically those known as giant crabs found in Japanese waters.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The genus Macrocheira includes the largest known arthropod species.
- Marine biologists are studying the unique habitat of the genus Macrocheira.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The term is used in formal biological and zoological contexts to categorize and discuss this specific group of crabs.
- The phylogenetic study placed the genus Macrocheira within the family Inachidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Macrocheira kaempferi (n): The sole extant species within this genus, commonly known as the Japanese spider crab.
- Macrocheira kaempferi is renowned for its immense leg span.
Synonyms
- Japanese spider crab genus: A descriptive synonym referring to the common name of its most famous species.
- Giant crab genus: A general descriptive term.
Notes
- This is a specialized scientific term. In non-scientific contexts, the common names for the species within this genus (e.g., Japanese spider crab) are used instead. The term itself is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs.
Noun
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giant crabs of Japan
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