Menippe (Noun)
Meaning
Stone crabs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The menippe is a type of stone crab that inhabits shallow waters along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
- Menippe stone crabs have large claws used for both defense and food capture.
- Fishermen carefully handle the menippe stone crab to avoid damaging the prized claws.
- A delicacy in some parts of the United States, the menippe stone crab claw is highly sought after by chefs.
- Conservation efforts focus on maintaining sustainable populations of menippe stone crabs in their natural habitats.