Paralithodes (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Lithodidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Paralithodes camtschaticus, also known as the king crab, is a species within the genus Paralithodes that is highly prized for its flavorful meat.
- The genus Paralithodes is part of the family Lithodidae, commonly referred to as king crabs.
- Several species within the genus Paralithodes have been commercially harvested for their meat.
- Paralithodes are large, cold-water crabs found in the northern Pacific and southern oceans.
- Species within the genus Paralithodes have been observed displaying complex social behaviors.