noun
- plural of pagurian; crustaceans of the family Paguridae, commonly known as hermit crabs, which live in abandoned shells for protection.
Usage: zoology; technical
Examples
- Pagurians are fascinating creatures that carry their homes on their backs.
- The tide pool contained several pagurians of different sizes.
- Marine biologists study pagurians to understand shell-selection behavior.
- Pagurians must find larger shells as they grow throughout their lives.
- The aquarium displayed a collection of pagurians from various ocean regions.