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callinectes
 

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Noun callinectes has 1 sense
  1. Callinectes, genus Callinectes - New World blue crabs
    --1 is a kind of arthropod genus
    --1 is a member of Portunidae, family Portunidae
    --1 has members: blue crab, Callinectes sapidus

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Callinectes

Part of Speech: Noun

1. Definition: A genus of crabs that comprises several species commonly known as blue crabs.

Sample Sentence: The Callinectes sapidus, or blue crab, is a popular delicacy in coastal regions.


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Part of Speech: Adjective

1. Definition: Referring to or related to the Callinectes genus of crabs.

Sample Sentence: The callinectes population has significantly increased in recent years, leading to great news for local fishermen.


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