Grapsus

/ˈɡræpsəs/ noun

Definition

A genus of small crabs in the family Grapsidae, found on rocky shores in warm coastal regions.

Etymology

From Greek 'grapsos' (crab). In scientific Latin nomenclature, this represents the genus designation for a specific group of shore crabs.

Kelly Says

Grapsus crabs are intertidal specialists—they literally live in the zone between water and air, so they've evolved to breathe both ways and tolerate extreme temperature swings that would kill most other animals.

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