menippe

• Nom propre désignant un genre de crabes, largement connus sous le nom de crabes de roche ou crabes de pierre, qui vivent dans les eaux côtières chaudes et sont réputés pour leurs pinces comestibles.

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.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. C2formalscientific

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

   Menippe (crabe de pierre)

   • 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.

   Synonymesstone crab