Southern Maryland Blue Crab

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_State_of_Maryland
gptkb:State_of_Maryland
gptkbp:availability peak in summer
gptkbp:color blue and green
during molting
greenish to bluish
blue claws
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:dinosaur
gptkbp:composed_of hard shell
varies with age
gptkbp:conservation_status not endangered
gptkbp:cooking_method grilling
steaming
boiled
crab cakes
gptkbp:cuisine gptkb:white
served in various dishes
widely popular in the U. S.
Chesapeake cuisine
gptkbp:cultural_events crab feasts
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:Maryland_state_crustacean
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:environmental_impact overfishing concerns
gptkbp:fishing_regulations local fishermen
crabbing
crab pots
April to December
trap fishing
regulated by state laws
required for commercial fishing
handlining
gptkbp:flavor sweet and tender
gptkbp:frequency every few weeks
gptkbp:growth_rate gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:habitat coastal waters
estuaries
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Southern Maryland Blue Crab
gptkbp:larval_stage zoea
gptkbp:lifespan up to 3 years
gptkbp:market high during summer
gptkbp:migration seasonal migration
gptkbp:nutritional_value high in protein
gptkbp:predators fish, birds, and humans
gptkbp:region gptkb:Chesapeake_Bay
gptkbp:reproduction spawning season in spring and summer
gptkbp:scientific_classification Crustacea
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Callinectes_sapidus
gptkbp:seasonal_activities available year-round
vary by state
gptkbp:size up to 9 inches
gptkbp:species important for local economy
growing interest in farming
gptkbp:strategic_importance high
gptkbp:values varies by season
gptkbp:wildlife high during juvenile stage