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family paguridae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun family paguridae has 1 sense
  1. Paguridae, family Paguridae - hermit crabs
    --1 is a kind of arthropod family
    --1 is a member of Decapoda, order Decapoda
    --1 has members: Pagurus, genus Pagurus

Definitions from the Web

Term: Family Paguridae

Description:

The Family Paguridae refers to a group of marine hermit crabs commonly found in oceans worldwide. These crabs have a soft, asymmetrical abdomen that they protect by living in discarded snail shells, enabling them to move around and grow as they find larger shells.

Senses:

Sense 1:

- Noun: A taxonomic family of hermit crabs.

Sense 2:

- Noun: The collective group of marine hermit crabs belonging to the family Paguridae.

Usages:

Usage 1:

- Scientific Research: The family Paguridae is subject to extensive scientific research to understand their adaptations and ecological role within marine ecosystems.

Usage 2:

- Aquarium Hobby: Many enthusiasts keep various species from the family Paguridae in their saltwater aquariums due to their unique appearance and fascinating behavior.

Sample Sentences:

Sentence 1:

- The family Paguridae includes over a hundred species with different sizes and colors.

Sentence 2:

- When threatened, members of the family Paguridae retreat into their shells for protection.

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