menippe
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of marine crabs: "Menippe" is a genus of crabs within the family Menippidae. The term is used in scientific taxonomy (zoological nomenclature).
- Stone crabs: In common usage, "Menippe" often refers specifically to crabs of this genus, which are commonly known as stone crabs.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The biologist studied the morphology of Menippe. (The biologist studied the morphology of the Menippe genus.)
- Menippe mercenaria is a species prized for its claws. (Menippe mercenaria is a species prized for its claws.)
Advanced Usage
- Scientific Context: The word is primarily used in biological and ecological texts. It is typically italicized in scientific writing to denote a genus name.
- The study focused on the habitat preferences of Menippe.
Variants and Related Words
- Menippidae (n): The family name to which the genus belongs.
- Menippe mercenaria (n): The scientific name for the Florida stone crab.
- Menippe adina (n): The scientific name for the Gulf stone crab.
Synonyms
- Stone crab (n): The common name for crabs of the genus .
Notes on Meaning
- The word "Menippe" is a proper noun (a genus name) and is therefore always capitalized. Its primary meaning is taxonomic. The common name "stone crab" refers to the edible crabs within this genus, particularly known for their large, powerful claws which are harvested as seafood.
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