paguroidea

/pæɡjuːˈriːdəiə/

Definitions

1. noun

a superfamily of hermit crabs, characterized by a claw-like appendage called a chela.

“The marine biologist studied the behavior of the paguroidea in their natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • anomuran
  • hermit crab

Antonyms

  • brachyuran