Pinnotheridae (Noun)
Meaning
Tiny soft-bodied crabs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Pinnotheridae family consists of numerous species of tiny soft-bodied crabs found worldwide, often inhabiting shells or living as symbionts with other animals.
- Some species of Pinnotheridae have established parasitic relationships with their hosts, which provide shelter and protection in exchange for food.
- Despite their delicate bodies, many Pinnotheridae crabs exhibit remarkable diversity in colors and patterns for camouflage and attracting mates.
- Tiny soft-bodied crabs of the Pinnotheridae family can often be found hidden among coral reefs or within shells.
- Marine biologists have been studying Pinnotheridae crabs for years due to their unique biology and adaptations to various aquatic environments.