portunidae

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Noun portunidae has 1 sense

Portunidae, family Portunidae - swimming crabs
--₁ is a kind of arthropod family
--₁ is a member of Brachyura, suborder Brachyura
--₁ has members:
swimming crab; Portunus, genus Portunus; Ovalipes, genus Ovalipes; Callinectes, genus Callinectes

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Portunidae

Portunidae is a family of crabs commonly known as swimming crabs. They are characterized by their flat, broad bodies and strong swimming abilities. With over 60 species, they are an important group in marine ecosystems.

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Noun:

The Portunidae family includes various species of swimming crabs found in oceans worldwide.

Adjective:

The portunid crabs are easily distinguishable by their distinctive patterns and colors.

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