spider crab

Definition of spider crab

: any of a family (Majidae) of crabs with extremely long legs and nearly triangular bodies which they often cover with kelp

Examples of spider crab in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Down there are bioluminescent or transparent fish and seaworms, giant spider crabs, vampire squid and the famous anglerfish. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, "The weird Upside Down science behind 'Stranger Things'," 4 July 2019 Explore all-new exhibit where family meets giant Pacific octopus, moon jellyfish and Japanese spider crabs. — Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati.com, "Things to do this week in Cincinnati: May 7-13," 7 May 2018 The Newport Aquarium's newest attraction, Ring of Fire, features giant Pacific octopus, moon jellyfish and Japanese spider crabs. — Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Spring break: How to celebrate without leaving town," 26 Mar. 2018 Pacific octopus, moon jellyfish and Japanese spider crabs. — Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati.com, "Things to do in Cincinnati this week," 26 Feb. 2018 His idea of a good lunch included a dozen oysters, a spider crab with a half pint of mayonnaise, a dish of tripes à la mode de Caen, a partridge poached in cream and cider, a leg of lamb, a couple of steaks and a good Pont l’Évêque. — Moira Hodgson, WSJ, "Review: The American ‘Gourmands’ Way’ Through France," 17 Nov. 2017 Justin Gilligan was in the Mercury Passage off the east coast of Tasmania when a congregation of giant spider crabs marched across the sea floor, covering a region about the size of a football field. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Tragedy and Beauty of Nature on Display in This Year’s Best Wildlife Photos," 19 Oct. 2017

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“Spider crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spider%20crab. Accessed 26 Feb. 2020.

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