Uca (Noun)
Meaning
Fiddler crabs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The male fiddler crab performs an intricate display using his large uca to attract a female mate.
- Male and female fiddler crabs have different size and shape of their uca which are used to distinguish between the two.
- Female fiddler crabs usually do not have a large uca but possess normal-sized claws used for eating and defending.
- Large uca of male fiddler crabs make it difficult for the crabs to dig burrows and move on land.
- The oversized uca of the male fiddler crab serves primarily as a visual display of his strength and suitability as a mate.