King-crab Synonyms

A large spider crab of Europe
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. european-spider-crab
  2. Alaska king crab
  3. alaskan king crab
  4. Alaska crab
  5. Maja squinado
Large edible crab of northern Pacific waters especially along the coasts of Alaska and Japan
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. Alaska crab
  2. alaskan king crab
  3. Alaska king crab
  4. Paralithodes camtschatica
Large marine arthropod of the Atlantic coast of North America having a domed carapace that is shaped like a horseshoe and a stiff pointed tail; a living fossil related to the wood louse
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. horseshoe-crab
  2. Limulus polyphemus
  3. Xiphosurus polyphemus

King-crab Sentence Examples

  • However different in structure Trilobites may be, they all agree in possessing a head-shield usually semi-circular in shape, which results from the fusion of apparently five segments, and bears, except in some blind forms, a pair of large reniform compound eyes like those of the king-crab (Xiphosura).

  • The compound eye of the king-crab (Limulus) is the only recognized instance of ommatidia in their simplest state.

  • Menu options include gigantic Alaskan king crab legs that are flaky, light and full of flavor.

  • Alaskan king crab fishing jobs pose particular obstacles because of the unusual working conditions.

  • Fishing for king crab in Alaska is perhaps the most challenging maritime industry jobs.

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