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Description
A mature female blue crab (Callinectes sapidus), known colloquially as a sook. Note the apron, shaped like the Capitol building, and the red-tipped claws.
Photographer
Mary Hollinger
Display Date
1999 April 22
Location
Maryland, Chesapeake Bay
Collection
America's Coastlines
Chesapeake Bay
Beautiful Swimmer - The Blue Crab
NOAA Affiliation
NODC biologist
Keywords
Coastline
Chesapeake Bay Maryland