pagurus (Meaning)

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pagurus (n)

type genus of the family Paguridae

Synonyms & Antonyms of pagurus

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

pagurus Sentence Examples

  1. The hermit crab, known as *Pagurus bernhardus*, resides in discarded mollusk shells for protection.
  2. *Pagurus longicarpus* has exceptionally long chelipeds, making it a fascinatingly elongated hermit crab species.
  3. *Pagurus samuelis* is a distinctive hermit crab with a colorful shell adorned with algae and bryozoans.
  4. *Pagurus prideaux* possesses a symbiotic relationship with anemones, which it uses as defensive camouflage.
  5. The hermit crab *Pagurus pollicaris* exhibits remarkable color variation, ranging from bright red to muted greens.
  6. *Pagurus anachoretus* favors deep-sea environments, where it inhabits empty barnacle shells.
  7. *Pagurus alatus* has distinctive fin-like structures on its carapace, giving it an unusual appearance.
  8. The claws of *Pagurus cuanensis* are equipped with sharp spines, enabling it to defend itself effectively.
  9. *Pagurus bernhardus* exhibits an unusual behavior known as "shell-trading," where it exchanges shells to find better fitting ones.
  10. *Pagurus impressus* is a small hermit crab with a distinctive "ringed" pattern on its carapace, resembling a miniature chameleon.

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type genus of the family Paguridae

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The hermit crab, known as *Pagurus bernhardus*, resides in discarded mollusk shells for protection.

*Pagurus longicarpus* has exceptionally long chelipeds, making it a fascinatingly elongated hermit crab species.

*Pagurus samuelis* is a distinctive hermit crab with a colorful shell adorned with algae and bryozoans.

*Pagurus prideaux* possesses a symbiotic relationship with anemones, which it uses as defensive camouflage.