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Macrocheira

noun
Mac·​ro·​chei·​ra | \ ˌmakrōˈkīrə\

Definition of Macrocheira

: a genus of deep sea spider crabs (family Majidae) consisting of the giant crab of Japan

History and Etymology for Macrocheira

New Latin, from Greek makrocheir long-armed, from makr- macr- + cheir hand

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