European Spider Crab (Noun)
Meaning
A large spider crab of Europe.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The European spider crab is the largest arthropod in Britain and one of the largest in the world.
- During mating season, large groups of European spider crabs gather in shallow waters off the coast of Europe.
- The European spider crab is considered a culinary delicacy in many parts of Europe and can be found on menus throughout the continent.
- These massive crabs can be spotted by scuba divers off the coast of Europe as they slowly crawl across the ocean floor.
- In the late spring, European spider crabs make a mass migration up the water column, giving divers a glimpse of these magnificent creatures.