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Hermit Crab

Definition:

A hermit crab is a small crustacean with a soft, asymmetrical abdomen protected by a hard shell. It typically inhabits empty shells of gastropods, carrying them around as their portable homes.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: A hermit crab

Senses:

1. A type of crab belonging to the superfamily Paguroidea with a soft, coiled abdomen that lives inside a gastropod shell as its protective home.

Usage:

1. Common Usage: Hermit crabs are popular pets, often kept in an aquarium.

2. Local Usage: The locals in the area gather at the beach during low tide to search for hermit crabs.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun (Common Usage): I bought a hermit crab for my daughter's aquarium.

2. Noun (Local Usage): Let's go down to the beach and see who can find the most hermit crabs.

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