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genus call·inectes

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  1. Callinectes, genus Callinectesnoun

    New World blue crabs

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  1. genus callinectes

    Genus Callinectes is a group of crustaceans in the family Portunidae, known commonly as the blue crabs. These marine crabs are mainly found in the Americas, including the western Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The most famous species in this genus is Callinectes sapidus, the Atlantic blue crab. The term "Callinectes" is derived from Greek and means "beautiful swimmer," which reflects these species' predominantly aquatic lifestyle and graceful swimming habits.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of genus callinectes in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of genus callinectes in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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