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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Other Word Forms of Butterfly Crab

Noun

Singular:
butterfly crab
Plural:
butterfly crabs

Origin of Butterfly Crab

  • The nickname "butterfly crab" refers to the crab's butterfly-shaped carapace.

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