DCHP-3

queen crab

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a species of crab, Chionoecetes opilio, found on the East Coast.

Quotations

1966
Similar to but smaller than the famous king crab of the Pacific, the species found on the East Coast was recently given the name North Atlantic Queen crab by the fisheries departments. . . . Chief feature of the queen crab is its lobster-like flavor.