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Portunus

Portunus

9.9
A group of crabs that swim using flat back legs
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The blue crab, a species of the genus Portunus, is widely found in western Atlantic waters.

Examples

  • Scientists have identified several new species within the Portunus genus based on genetic studies.

  • Most Portunus crabs are characterized by their flattened back legs, which help them swim.

  • The Portunus species are known for their swimming abilities.

  • Many scientists study the Portunus genus for its unique adaptations.

  • Most Portunus crabs are characterized by their flattened back legs, which help them swim.

  • Scientists have identified several new species within the Portunus genus based on genetic studies.

  • The blue crab, a species of the genus Portunus, is widely found in western Atlantic waters.

Compounds

Portunus puber
  • Specialized
9.9

A swimming crab with a velvety shell that lives on the coasts of western Europe and often bites or fights

Surface Forms

Portunus singular
Portunuses plural

Etymology

Portunus comes from a Roman god of harbours and from the Latin word portus meaning 'harbour', which is also the base of the English word port. That's why the name fits these crabs, which live near coasts and are good swimmers.