Genus Menippe (Noun)
Meaning
Stone crabs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Stone crabs belong to the genus Menippe, which includes several species found in tropical and subtropical waters.
- The genus Menippe is a group of stone crabs that are prized for their flavorful claws.
- Menippe mercenaria, a species within the genus Menippe, is commonly known as the Florida stone crab.
- Stone crabs of the genus Menippe are known for their ability to regrow lost claws.
- The genus Menippe includes several species of stone crabs that are commercially harvested for food.