Callinectes (Noun)
Meaning
New World blue crabs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Callinectes sapidus, the blue crab, is an economically important crustacean species in the Gulf of Mexico.
- The blue crab, specifically the genus Callinectes, has played a vital role in marine ecosystems along the eastern coast of the Americas.
- Chesapeake Bay is famous for its annual harvest of Callinectes sapidus, which are highly prized for their flavorful and tender flesh.
- Researchers have studied the migratory patterns of Callinectes species in various North American waterways to better understand their ecological impact.
- Callinectes is known for being one of the most aggressive species of blue crabs and is occasionally considered an invasive species in certain regions.