What is another word for Family Stenopelmatidae?
Pronunciation:
[ fˈamɪli stˈɛnə͡ʊplmˌatɪdˌiː], [ fˈamɪli stˈɛnəʊplmˌatɪdˌiː], [ f_ˈa_m_ɪ_l_i s_t_ˈɛ_n_əʊ_p_l_m_ˌa_t_ɪ_d_ˌiː]
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Synonyms for Family stenopelmatidae:
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• Family Stenopelmatidae (noun) • Other relevant words: (noun)
How to use "Family stenopelmatidae" in context?
Family Stenopelmatidae is a taxonomic family of squat lobsters, comprising thirteen genera and about seventy species. These squat lobsters, which can grow to over two feet long, are found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, from the Gulf of Mexico to Japan. The family is characterized by a stout body and a large, characteristic head capsule with a large eyespot. The lobsters in this family are mainly scavengers, living off of decaying organic matter.
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