- Lesser blue crabCallinectes similis, also known as the lesser blue crab or dwarf crab, is a West Atlantic species of blue crab12. It is a decapod crustacean in the Portunidae family2. It is a strong and agile swimmer powered by a pair of flat, oar-shaped rear legs called swimmerets, giving it freedom of motion to rapidly swim backwards, sideways, and sometimes forward2. It is an offshore congener in the genus of Callinectes2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Callinectes similis, sometimes called the lesser blue crab or dwarf crab, is a West Atlantic species of blue crab. It was described by Austin B. Williams in 1966.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callinectes_similisThe blue crab Callinectes similis is a decapod crustacean in the Portunidae family. It is a strong and agile swimmer powered by a pair of flat, oar shaped rear legs called swimmerets giving it freedom of motion to rapidly swim backwards, sideways, and sometimes forward (Barnes 1980). It is an offshore congener in the genus of Callinectes.www.inaturalist.org/guide_taxa/255169
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WEBMay 10, 2024 · Crustacea. Multicrustacea. Malacostraca. Eumalacostraca. Eucarida. Decapoda. Pleocyemata. Brachyura. Eubrachyura. Heterotremata. Portunoidea. Portunidae. Portuninae. Callinectes similis. Status. accepted. Rank. Species. Parent. …
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WEBAug 7, 2023 · Download PDF. The blue crab Callinectes sapidus (Rathbun, 1896) is one of the most invasive species in the Mediterranean Sea. Understand how the populations …
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WEBMar 25, 2024 · Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science 214 (2018) 89-97.Spatial and temporal settlement patterns of blue crab (Callinectes sapidus and Callinectes similis) …
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WEBFeb 29, 2024 · Elevated temperature induces a decrease in intermolt period and growth per molt in the lesser blue crab Callinectes similis Williams, 1966 (Decapoda: Brachyura: …
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WEBJan 31, 2024 · The results of this study indicate that C. similis is capable of surviving and growing in waters with salinities as low as 10‰, and increased respiration at low salinity …
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