crab spider
Refers to any spider of the family Thomisidae, known for their crab-like appearance and sideways movement.
Crab spiders wait for prey on flowers.
Katakana spelling is common for animal names and is the usual written form for this word.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of 蟹 (kani, 'crab') and 蜘蛛 (kumo, 'spider'), referring to the crab-like appearance and movement of these spiders.