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      • sapidus (feminine sapida, neuter sapidum); first / second-declension adjective savoury, delicious, tasty (Late Latin) prudent, wise
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  1. Callinectes sapidus (from the Ancient Greek κάλλος,"beautiful" + nectes, "swimmer", and Latin sapidus, "savory"), the blue crab, Atlantic blue crab, or, regionally, the Maryland blue crab, is a species of crab native to the waters of the western Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, and introduced internationally.

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  3. Jun 14, 2023 · The blue crab’s scientific name is Callinectes sapidus, which translates to “savory beautiful swimmer.” Indeed, their back legs, which are paddle shaped, make them excellent swimmers. And blue crabs are prized for their sweet, delicate flavor and tender meat.

  4. www.nationalgeographic.com › animals › invertebratesBlue Crab | National Geographic

    Their scientific name, Callinectes sapidus, means "savory beautiful swimmer." Habitat and Range Blue crabs are found in brackish coastal lagoons and estuaries from Nova Scotia, through the...

  5. Sep 22, 2019 · The blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) is known for its color and delicious flavor. The crab's scientific name means "savory beautiful swimmer." While blue crabs do have sapphire blue claws, their bodies are usually duller in color.

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  6. blue crab, (genus Callinectes), any of a genus of crustaceans of the order Decapoda (phylum Arthropoda), particularly Callinectes sapidus and C. hastatus, common edible crabs of the western Atlantic coast that are prized as delicacies. Their usual habitat is muddy shores, bays, and estuaries.

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  7. Callinectes sapidus (from the Ancient Greek κάλλος,"beautiful" + nectes, "swimmer", and Latin sapidus, "savory"), the blue crab, Atlantic blue crab, or regionally as the Maryland blue crab, is a species of crab native to the waters of the western Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, and introduced internationally. Show More.

  8. Scientific Name. Callinectes sapidus. Common Name. blue crab. bluepoint. Kingdom. Animalia. Location in Taxonomic Tree. Genus.

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