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Callinectes

Callinectes

9.9
A group of blue crabs from the Americas that includes types people eat
  • noun
  • /ˌkælɪˈnɛktiz/
  • Specialized
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  • The Atlantic blue crab, a member of the genus Callinectes, is highly prized by seafood lovers.

Examples

  • The Atlantic blue crab, a member of the genus Callinectes, is highly prized by seafood lovers.

  • Several species of Callinectes are important for both commercial and recreational fisheries.

  • Researchers studied the behavior of various Callinectes species in estuarine environments.

  • The Callinectes genus includes many delicious crab species.

  • Have you ever tried Callinectes crabs from the Gulf of Mexico?

  • Researchers studied the behavior of various Callinectes species in estuarine environments.

  • Several species of Callinectes are important for both commercial and recreational fisheries.

Compounds

Callinectes sapidus
  • Specialized
9.1

A blue crab eaten for its meat and found on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America

Surface Forms

Callinectes singular
Callinectes plural

Etymology

The word Callinectes comes from Greek kallos ('beautiful') and -nectes ('swimmer'), so it literally means 'beautiful swimmer'. That's a helpful memory because these blue crabs swim well and have a pretty blue color, so the name fits.