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> When the French Academy was preparing its first dictionary, it defined "crab" as "A small red fish which walks backwards."

> This definition was sent with a number of others to the naturalist Cuvier for his approval. The scientist wrote back:

> "Your definition, gentlemen, would be perfect, only for three exceptions. The crab is not a fish, it is not red, and it does not walk backwards."
Source: https://species.wikimedia.org/wiki/Template:Distinguished_author_2018-07

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Also, a friendly reminder of carcinisation, "the many attempts of Nature to evolve a crab."

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