Loxorhynchus
crab genus
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The genus Loxorhynchus refers to a group of crabs, specifically known as moss crabs or sheep crabs. These are large, hairy, and sluggish crabs found in shallow waters along the California coast. One notable species is Loxorhynchus crispatus, also called the moss crab. Another species, Loxorhynchus grandis, is known as the sheep crab. These crabs belong to the family Majidae, which also includes spider crabs.123
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