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lithodidae
 

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Noun lithodidae has 1 sense
  1. Lithodidae, family Lithodidae - deep-sea crabs of cold waters
    --1 is a kind of arthropod family
    --1 is a member of Brachyura, suborder Brachyura
    --1 has members: Paralithodes, genus Paralithodes

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Lithodidae

Definition:

Lithodidae is a family of marine crustaceans commonly known as stone crabs. They are typically found in cold waters and have a calcified exoskeleton.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Referring to the family of marine crustaceans:

  • Sample Sentence 1: The lithodidae family includes species such as the red king crab and the blue king crab.
  • Sample Sentence 2: The lithodidae are known for their robust and powerful claws.

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