noun
- plural of pagurid; crustaceans of the family Paguridae, commonly known as hermit crabs, which live in abandoned shells for protection.
Usage: zoology; technical
Examples
- Pagurids are fascinating creatures that carry their homes on their backs.
- The aquarium displayed several species of pagurids in a special exhibit.
- Marine biologists study pagurids to understand their shell-selection behavior.
- Pagurids must find larger shells as they grow throughout their lives.
- The tide pool contained numerous small pagurids scavenging for food.