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genus Maia

genus Maia

9.9
A group of crabs that live in the sea in many parts of the world
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈmaɪə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Maia
  • The genus Maia includes several species of spider crabs distributed worldwide.

Examples

  • Specimens from the genus Maia are often featured in zoological collections.

  • Marine biologists have studied the genus Maia to understand crab evolution.

  • The genus Maia includes several species of crabs.

  • Did you know the genus Maia is found worldwide?

  • Marine biologists have studied the genus Maia to understand crab evolution.

  • The genus Maia includes several species of spider crabs distributed worldwide.

  • Specimens from the genus Maia are often featured in zoological collections.

Synonyms

Maia
vsgenus Maia
  • Specialized
5 9.9

A group of spider crabs found in many seas

is the same taxonomic group but uses a different name form
genus Maja
vsgenus Maia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of spider crabs with spiny shells found in many seas

is the same taxonomic concept but appears with an alternate naming form

Surface Forms

genus Maia singular
genera Maia plural

Morphology

genus + Maia

This is a straightforward taxonomic noun phrase: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Maia' yields the meaning 'the genus called Maia.' The meaning is fully compositional and follows a common cross-linguistic naming pattern, so a learner who knows both constituents would readily understand it.

Etymology

Genus Maia may come from the Greek goddess Maia, whose name means 'mother' and is linked with spring and new life. Scientists use the word genus to mark a 'group' of related crabs, so the name genus Maia helps us remember that it is the name for that group of crab species.