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OLD-SHELLED CRAB [1 record]

Record 1 2020-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crustaceans
  • Commercial Fishing
DEF

A crab that last molted at least two years ago, whose shells and legs are often heavily fouled, and that has blackness around joints that may be visible.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Crustacés
  • Pêche commerciale
DEF

Crabe dont la dernière mue remonte à au moins deux ans, dont la carapace et les pattes sont souvent très encrassées et dont les articulations peuvent être entourées de noir.

Spanish

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