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单词 paguroid
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Definition of paguroid in English:

paguroid

adjective ˈpaɡjərɔɪdpəˈɡjʊərɔɪd
Zoology
  • Relating to or characteristic of a hermit crab; specifically of or relating to the decapod superfamily Paguroidea, which comprises the hermit crabs. rare.

noun ˈpaɡjərɔɪdpəˈɡjʊərɔɪd
Zoology
  • A decapod crustacean of the superfamily Paguroidea; a hermit crab.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Dana (1813–1895), geologist, zoologist, and teacher. From scientific Latin Pagurus + -oid.

Definition of paguroid in US English:

paguroid

adjective
Zoology
  • Relating to or characteristic of a hermit crab; specifically of or relating to the decapod superfamily Paguroidea, which comprises the hermit crabs. rare.

noun
Zoology
  • A decapod crustacean of the superfamily Paguroidea; a hermit crab.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Dana (1813–1895), geologist, zoologist, and teacher. From scientific Latin Pagurus + -oid.

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