macrocheira

• Nom scientifique d'un genre comprenant le crabe-araignée géant du Japon, le plus grand arthropode vivant, que l'on trouve dans les eaux profondes autour du Japon. Il est aussi appelé crabe-araignée géant ou crabe-araignée du Pacifique.

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

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

   Macrocheira (crabe géant du Japon)

   • 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.