lithodidae

Thân thiện

A lithodidae crawls across the dark ocean floor near a hydrothermal vent.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of marine crustaceans: Lithodidae is the scientific family name for a group of decapod crustaceans commonly known as king crabs or stone crabs.
   • Characteristic habitat and features: These crabs are typically found in cold, deep-sea waters and are noted for their large size and commercially valuable meat.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Lithodidae include some of the largest arthropod species.
  • Commercial fishing for species within the Lithodidae family is a major industry in the North Pacific.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used primarily in scientific and zoological classifications.
  • The specimen was classified under the family Lithodidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Lithodid (noun/adjective): A member of the Lithodidae family; relating to this family.
  • The lithodid crab was carefully examined.
• King crab: A common name for several large species within this family.
• Stone crab: Another common name for certain species in this family.

Synonyms

• King crab family
• Stone crab family (Note: These are common name groupings, not strict taxonomic synonyms.)

Related Terms

• Anomura: The infraorder to which the family Lithodidae belongs, which also includes hermit crabs.
• Decapoda: The order encompassing all crabs, lobsters, and shrimp, which includes Lithodidae.

Học thuật

Noun

1. deep-sea crabs of cold waters

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Lithodidae
• family Lithodidae