Dungeness crab
A species of Metacarcinus Scientific name : Metacarcinus magister Genus : Metacarcinus
Dungeness crab, A species of Metacarcinus
Botanical name: Metacarcinus magister
Genus: Metacarcinus
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Despite its extremely hard shell, the dungeness crab is able to sense touch through the tiny hairs that cover its body. It is also able to regrow limbs when bitten off. A highly prized seafood, the dungeness crab is considered a delicacy and preferred over the Red rock crab (Cancer productus) due to its meatier limbs. It is the no.1 "single species" fishery in the state of Oregon, while the town of Port Angeles, WA, celebrates the Annual dungeness crab festival each year in October.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods Class
Malacostracans Order
Crabs Family
Rock crabs Genus
Metacarcinus Species
Dungeness crab