Eriocheir sinensis, Chinese mitten crab


The Chinese mitten crab (Eriosheir sinensis), on a plate. This species of crab which originates from the Far East is considered a delicacy in China and is eaten raw.


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Photo credit: © Natural History Museum, London / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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