#username
Paralithodes is a genus of king crabs, from 'para'+'lithode' i.e "resembling a stone." I wanted a break from using my name, & being like a stone to me reflects on both positive & negative qualities I see in myself.

#displayname
it's me, James but streamlined & efficient for Modern Consumers...I refuse to remove my precious 🦀 from the early days when many ppl put checkmark-parody emoji in their display names. Carcified is carcinization (the process of becoming crab-like)+verified.