Ovalipes (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Portunidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Ovalipes is a genus of Portunidae, and this group consists of species like Ovalipes catharus.
- In Ovalipes, the legs of each species can vary slightly to help adaptation in different aquatic environments.
- Ovalipes, a genus of swimmimg crabs, can be found in oceans worldwide, mostly in tropical waters.
- A study in Australia has monitored Ovalipes, revealing the importance of these crustaceans in aquatic ecosystems.
- Portunidae, the family for Ovalipes, consists of over 500 species of crabs with swimming abilities.