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pinnotheres ostreum

 

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Noun pinnotheres ostreum has 1 sense
  1. oyster crab, Pinnotheres ostreum - tiny soft-bodied crab living within the mantle cavity of oysters
    --1 is a kind of pea crab
    --1 is a member of Pinnotheres, genus Pinnotheres

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Pinnotheres Ostreum

Definition: Pinnotheres ostreum is a species of small crab that lives commensally within the shells of oysters.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A type of crab found inside oyster shells.

Usage: Pinnotheres ostreum is commonly referred to as the "oyster crab."


Example Sentences:

1. The pinnotheres ostreum is often found living inside the oyster, benefiting from the protection provided by its host.

2. Oyster farmers are well aware of the presence of pinnotheres ostreum as it can affect the health and growth of oysters.

3. The pinnotheres ostreum is an intriguing species due to its unique ecological relationship with oysters.


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