The Dungeness crab, Metacarcinus magister (formerly Cancer magister), is a species of crab that inhabits eelgrass beds and water bottoms on the west coast of North America. It typically grows to 20cm (7.9in) across the carapace and is a popular seafood prized for its sweet and tender flesh. Its common name comes from the port of Dungeness, Washington.
近义、反义、联想词
近义词
n.
crab, crabmeat
英英词典
dungeness crab n.
small Pacific coast crab
small edible crab of Pacific coast of North America