swimming crab

noun

any of numerous, chiefly marine crabs, especially of the family Portunidae, having the legs adapted for swimming.

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In their latest study, they describe how the presence of Filipino blue swimming crab masquerading as American varieties drives overfishing and fools unsuspecting crab aficionados.