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menippe

/məˈnɪp.iː/

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noun

/məˈnɪp.iː/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее род крабов, широко известных как каменные крабы, которые обитают в теплых прибрежных водах и известны своими съедобными клешнями.

A proper noun referring to a genus of crabs, commonly known as stone crabs, which are found in warm coastal waters and are known for their edible claws.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A genus of crabs in the family Menippidae, commonly known as stone crabs, characterized by their large claws and hard shells.

    ruКаменные крабы

    • The Menippe genus includes several species of stone crabs found in warm coastal waters.
    • Menippe mercenaria is the most well-known species, prized for its edible claws.
    • Researchers are studying the population dynamics of Menippe in the Gulf of Mexico.

    Synonymsstone crab

Forms
  • menippes plural form
  • menippes' possessive plural form
  • menippe's possessive singular form