paguridae

/pəˈɡʊəriːdiː/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of hermit crabs

“The paguridae family is commonly found in tropical waters.”

2. plural noun

hermit crabs

“The paguridae in the aquarium tank were fascinating to watch.”

Synonyms

  • diogenids
  • hermit crabs

Antonyms

  • true crabs