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Lithodes maja (Linnaeus, 1758) — Overview

Norway King Crab learn more about names for this taxon

Species recognized by The Integrated Taxonomic Information System and T Orrell (custodian) in Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: Annual Checklist 2009  •  Remove classification filter

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 A large crab with a well-calcified carapace with a width up to 12 cm. The carapace is almost circular with a well-defined rim of irregular spines. These spines are scattered on the back and legs. The right pincer is larger than the left and the fifth legs are small and hidden.

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