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The '''Japanese spider crab''' (''Macrocheira kaempferi'') is a [[species]] of [[Marine biology|marine]] [[crab]] that lives in the waters around [[Japan]]. It has the largest known leg-span of any [[arthropod]]. The Japanese name for this species is ''taka-ashi-gani'', (Japanese: たかあしがに), literally translating to “tall legs crab”. It goes through three main larval stages along with a prezoeal stage to grow to its great size.<ref name=":0" />
The genus ''Macrocheira'' contains multiple species. Two fossil species of this genus have been found, ''M. ginzanensis'' and ''M. yabei'', both from the [[Miocene]] of Japan.<ref name="MSIP" /><ref name="Mees" /> Its diverse taxonomic history is an important part of what these creatures are and how they evolved to be what they are today. They are sought by [[crab fisheries]], and are considered a [[Japanese cuisine|delicacy]] in Japan. To prevent overexploitation from harming the species, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these creatures and their population from overfishing.<ref name=":1" />
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