Blue crab
A species of Callinectes, Also known as Chesapeake blue crab Scientific name : Callinectes sapidus Genus : Callinectes
Blue crab, A species of Callinectes
Also known as:
Chesapeake blue crab
Botanical name: Callinectes sapidus
Genus: Callinectes
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Description
Thanks to its sapphire blue claws, blue crab is famous for its attractive appearance. Despite its lovely looks, the crab shows aggressive nature when it feels threatened. Blue crab has important commercial value and it's harvested for culinary use. Many people find its meat to be sweet and delicious.
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Scientific Classification
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Arthropods Class
Malacostracans Order
Crabs Family
Swimming crabs Genus
Callinectes Species
Blue crab 
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