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< h1 >Astacus< /h1 >

< p >Astacus is a genus of freshwater crayfish belonging to the family Astacidae. These crustaceans are commonly found in Europe and other parts of the Northern Hemisphere. They are characterized by their elongated bodies, hard exoskeleton, and two pairs of large pincers. Astacus species play a vital role in aquatic ecosystems and are popular for their culinary value.< /p >

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< h3 >1. Noun - Animal:< /h3 >

< p >< strong >Meaning:< /strong > Astacus refers to a genus of freshwater crayfish.< /p >

< p >< strong >Example Sentence:< /strong > The astacus species found in this lake are known for their vibrant colors and robust size.< /p >

< p >< strong >Related Amazon Product:< /strong >

< a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=freshwater+crayfish" >Freshwater Crayfish< /a >

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< h3 >2. Noun - Culinary:< /h3 >

< p >< strong >Meaning:< /strong > Astacus can also refer to the crayfish meat used in cooking.< /p >

< p >< strong >Example Sentence:< /strong > The chef prepared a delicious pasta dish using freshly caught astacus from the nearby river.< /p >

< p >< strong >Related Amazon Product:< /strong >

< a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=crayfish+meat+for+cooking" >Crayfish Meat for Cooking< /a >

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< h3 >3. Adjective - Popular:< /h3 >

< p >< strong >Meaning:< /strong > Astacus can be used to describe something that is well-liked or trendy.< /p >

< p >< strong >Example Sentence:< /strong > The new fashion collection became astacus among young adults within days of its release.< /p >

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< a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=popular+fashion+collection" >Popular Fashion Collection< /a >

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< h3 >4. Adjective - Local:< /h3 >

< p >< strong >Meaning:< /strong > Astacus can also be used to refer to something specific or restricted to a particular area or locality.< /p >

< p >< strong >Example Sentence:< /strong > The bakery is famous for its astacus pastries, which are only available in this town.< /p >

< p >< strong >Related Amazon Product:< /strong >

< a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=local+pastries" >Local Pastries< /a >

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