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Ovalipes

Ovalipes

9.9
A group of swimming crabs that live near coasts and river mouths
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Ovalipes includes several species of swimming crabs important to both fisheries and marine ecosystems.

Examples

  • I saw an Ovalipes crab at the beach yesterday.

  • The Ovalipes species are known for their swimming abilities.

  • Identification of Ovalipes species relies on specific features of their carapace and legs.

  • Researchers observed the behavior of Ovalipes in their natural habitat along the sandy shore.

  • The genus Ovalipes is commonly found in estuarine waters along the eastern coast of the United States.

  • Scientists are studying Ovalipes to understand their role in coastal ecosystems and their responses to environmental changes.

  • In tidal pools, Ovalipes crabs can be seen swimming swiftly away from predators.

Compounds

Ovalipes ocellatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A bright spotted crab that lives on sandy beaches along the US Atlantic coast

Surface Forms

Ovalipes singular
Ovalipeses plural

Etymology

The name Ovalipes comes from Latin parts oval ('oval') and pes ('foot'). A helpful image is to think of the crab's flat, paddle-like back legs as 'oval feet' that help it swim, so the name fits this group of swimming crabs.