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マルソデカラッパ

Meanings

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noun

smooth box crab; red-spotted box crab

Refers to the crab species Calappa calappa, known for its smooth carapace and red spots. Used in biological or marine contexts.

水すい族ぞく館かんでマルソデカラッパを見みた。
I saw a smooth box crab at the aquarium.

Etymology

The name is a compound of 丸 (maru, 'round'), 袖 (sode, 'sleeve'), and カラッパ (karappa, 'box crab'), likely referring to the crab's rounded, sleeve-like claws. The exact derivation is uncertain.