Carcinus (Greek: Καρκίνος Karkinos) is a genus of crabs, which includes Carcinus maenas, an important invasive species, and C. aestuarii, a species endemic to the Mediterranean Sea. [1]

In Greek mythology Carcinus was a giant crab which came to the aid of the Hydra in its battle with Heracles at Lerna. The hero crushed it beneath his foot but as a reward for its service the …

Carcinus maenas is a common littoral crab. It is known by different names around the world. In the British Isles, it is generally referred to as the shore crab, or green shore crab. In North …

Carcinus was a monstrous crab of unknown parentage who appeared during the second Labour of Heracles, the killing of the Lernaean Hydra. Hera was watching the fight between Hydra and …

Cancer also known as Carcinus (Ancient Greek: Καρκίνος, romanized: Karkínos, lit. 'crab') or, simply the Crab, is a giant crab in Greek mythology that inhabited the lagoon of Lerna. [1]

Carcinus maenas, commonly known as the green crab, has been listed as one of the ‘100 worst invasive species’. It is native to European coasts from Iceland and Norway to Mauritania, West …

Description of several marine animals found on the south coast of Devonshire.

The meaning of CARCINUS is a genus of swimming crabs (family Portunidae) including only the common edible green crab (C. maenas).

Carcinus. Identification Numbers. TSN: 98733. Geography. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the …

Carcinus maenas digs burrows, and may compete for burrows with the Oregon shore crab Hemigrapsus oregonensis. Its color variations seem to be influenced by both genetics and the …