Alaskan King Crabs [Lithodidae]

Description

Lithodidae, commonly known as Alaskan king crabs, stone crabs, or lithodids, are a family of large, cold-water crabs. They are characterized by their hard exoskeletons and large size, with some species like the red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) being particularly sought after for seafood. These crabs are found in the northern Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, often in deep, cold waters.

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