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CHIONOECETES OPILIO [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crustaceans
Universal entry(ies)
Chionoecetes opilio
Latin
CONT

Snow crabs are spider-like in shape, with a flat, round carapace (shell) and long, slender legs.

OBS

snow crab: trade name recommended by the "Comité de normalisation de la terminologie des pêches commerciales" and by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Crustacés
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Chionoecetes opilio
Latin
CONT

Le crabe des neiges a une forme semblable à celle des araignées, avec une carapace ronde et plate et des pattes longues et minces.

OBS

crabe des neiges : nom commercial normalisé par l'OLF et le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie des pêches commerciales.

Spanish

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