macrocheira

• Wissenschaftlicher Gattungsname der Riesenkrabben, die vor Japan leben und als Japanische Seespinne bekannt sind.

A scientific genus name referring to a type of giant crab native to Japan, commonly known as the Japanese spider crab.

Eigenname

1. Giant crabs of JapanB2formalscientific

   A genus of giant spider crabs native to the waters around Japan, known for their long legs and large size.

   Japanische Riesenspinnenkrabbe

   • The Macrocheira kaempferi is the largest living arthropod.
   • Scientists study Macrocheira to understand deep-sea ecology.
   • These Macrocheira crabs can have a leg span of up to 4 meters.
   • Aquariums often display specimens of Macrocheira for educational purposes.