Cancer japonicus; a species of crab
A species of crab found in Japanese waters. The name comes from the shape of its carapace resembling a ginkgo leaf (イチョウ).
The Cancer japonicus is a species of crab that inhabits the seas around Japan.
I found a rare Cancer japonicus at the market.
Standard katakana spelling for this species name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Named after the ginkgo leaf (イチョウ) due to the shape of its carapace.