Meanings
nounarrow crab (plural arrow crabs)
plural arrow crabs
- Synonym of yellowline arrow crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis)
This Chirostylus sp. spider crab from Japan looks like an arrow crab but lacks the long rostrum.
2001, Julian Sprung, Invertebrates: A Quick Reference Guide, page 148Synonyms: yellowline arrow crab
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of yellowline arrow crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis)
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