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cancridae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun cancridae has 1 sense
  1. Cancridae, family Cancridae - many of the best known edible crabs
    --1 is a kind of arthropod family
    --1 is a member of Brachyura, suborder Brachyura
    --1 has members: Cancer, genus Cancer

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Cancridae

Description:

Cancridae refers to a family of medium to large-sized marine crabs commonly found in various parts of the world. This family includes several species that are known for their strong pincers and characteristic shape.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun - singular: cancrid; plural: cancrids

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

As a noun, cancridae refers to the family of marine crabs that are characterized by their unique physical features and behavior.

Example sentence 1: The cancridae are widely distributed across coastal regions.

Example sentence 2: The cancridae have powerful claws used for both defense and capturing prey.

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