Butterfly Crab Definition
noun
A species of shallow-water king crab (Cryptolithodes typicus Cryptolithodes typicus ) native to coastal regions of the northeastern Pacific Ocean.
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Noun
Singular:
butterfly crab
Plural:
butterfly crabsOrigin of Butterfly Crab
The nickname "butterfly crab" refers to the crab's butterfly-shaped carapace.
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