Spider Crab (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous crabs with very long legs and small triangular bodies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- While scuba diving, our group stumbled upon a huge spider crab crawling across the ocean floor.
- The decorator spider crab is known for its elaborate camouflage displays.
- These spider crabs can grow quite large and are sometimes referred to as the largest arthropod on the planet.
- In some Asian cultures, the Japanese spider crab is a popular seafood delicacy.
- A giant spider crab was seen crawling out of the cave and made a scurry towards a rock cluster to lay her eggs safely.