Maja Squinado (Noun)
Meaning
A large spider crab of Europe.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Maja squinado is widely distributed in the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and the Atlantic coast of Europe and Africa.
- Maja squinado, commonly known as the spiny spider crab, can reach sizes of up to 20 centimeters in width across the shell.
- This large spider crab species primarily eats small invertebrates like mollusks and other crustaceans.
- In some European countries, the Maja squinado is considered a delicacy and highly valued in seafood cuisine.
- Due to overfishing and other marine environmental concerns, the Maja squinado is often protected in European waters with catch limits and closed seasons for its capture.