genus menippe

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Noun genus menippe has 1 sense

Menippe, genus Menippe - stone crabs
--₁ is a kind of arthropod genus
--₁ is a member of Brachyura, suborder Brachyura
--₁ has members: stone crab, Menippe mercenaria

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Genus Menippe

Genus Menippe refers to a genus of large crabs, commonly known as stone crabs.

Part of Speech

Noun

Sense

A genus of large crabs, native to the western Atlantic Ocean.

Usage

In marine biology, Genus Menippe is frequently studied to understand their behavior and habitat.

Sample Sentences

Genus Menippe are characterized by their hard exoskeleton and large pincers.
The stone crabs belonging to Genus Menippe are known for their delicious meat.
Scientists conducted a research expedition to study the mating habits of Genus Menippe.

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