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The Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis; simplified Chinese: 大闸蟹; traditional Chinese: 大閘蟹; pinyin: dàzháxiè; Shanghainese: du 6-zaq 8-ha 5, lit. "big sluice crab"), also known as the Shanghai hairy crab (上海毛蟹, p Shànghǎi máoxiè), is a medium-sized burrowing crab that is named for its furry claws, which resemble ...
The Chinese mitten crabs migrate from Yangcheng Lake towards the Yangtze delta for mating in September and October. The local fishermen harvest the animals during this migration. In 2002, the total production of Chinese mitten crabs in Yangcheng Lake was estimated to be about 1,500 t (1,500 long tons; 1,700 short tons).
Shanghai hairy crab (上海毛蟹; Shànghǎi Máo Xiè; zaon⁶ he⁵ mau⁶ ha⁵) – A variety of Chinese mitten crab. The crab is usually steamed with ginger, and eaten with a dipping sauce of rice vinegar, sugar, and ginger. Crab meat can be mixed with lard to make xiefen, or consumed in xiaolongbao or with tofu. [8] [9]
Chinese mitten crabs are classified as one of the world’s 100 worst invasive alien species. Scientists in Europe are trying to stop their spread. These furry-clawed crabs are causing havoc in ...
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Hairy crab may refer to: Pilumnus hirtellus, a species of European crab; Chinese mitten crab, also known as "Shanghai hairy crab" and used in cuisine
Eriocheir is a genus of crabs, including the Chinese mitten crab, E. sinensis. [1] [2] Formerly in the family Grapsidae, it is now placed in the Varunidae. References
Furry crab is an imprecise term which could refer to any of the following taxa: Chinese mitten crab , also known as the Shanghai hairy crab Kiwa (crustacean) , a genus of deep-sea squat lobsters