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Pagurus

Pagurus

9.9
A group of hermit crabs that live in the sea
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Pagurus
  • The Pagurus genus includes many species commonly referred to as hermit crabs.

Examples

  • Marine biologists studied the mating habits of Pagurus in the coastal tide pools.

  • A specimen of Pagurus was displayed at the natural history museum's marine exhibit.

  • The Pagurus species is known for its unique shell.

  • Have you ever seen a Pagurus in its natural habitat?

  • Marine biologists studied the mating habits of Pagurus in the coastal tide pools.

  • A specimen of Pagurus was displayed at the natural history museum's marine exhibit.

  • The Pagurus genus includes many species commonly referred to as hermit crabs.

Surface Forms

Pagurus singular
Paguruses plural

Etymology

Pagurus comes from an old Greek word pagouros meaning 'crab', so the scientific name is simply the animal's name; that's why Pagurus is used for hermit crabs.