Cancridae (Noun)
Meaning
Many of the best known edible crabs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Many of the best known edible crabs belong to the family Cancridae, which includes the Dungeness crab and the Red rock crab.
- The Cancridae family is a group of crabs that comprises several commercially important species, including the Dungeness crab.
- Some of the most prized edible crabs in the world are members of the Cancridae family, such as the Dungeness crab and the Jonah crab.
- The Cancridae family of crabs is known for its succulent flesh and is often targeted by commercial fisheries, particularly the Dungeness crab.
- Several species of edible crabs within the Cancridae family are highly valued for their flavor and texture, including the Dungeness crab and the Red rock crab.