pea crab

noun

Meaning

A very small crab that lives commensally inside the shells of bivalve mollusks, such as oysters and mussels.

Examples

A pea crab was found living inside the oyster.
The chef discovered a pea crab in the mussel he was preparing.

Synonyms: tiny crab, commensal crab, internal bivalve parasite

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pea crab

noun

Pronunciation: ˈpiː ˌkræb

Definition

A very small crab that lives commensally inside the shells of bivalve mollusks, such as oysters and mussels.

Examples

A pea crab was found living inside the oyster.
The chef discovered a pea crab in the mussel he was preparing.

How to Use pea crab

pea crab in oyster (prepositional phrase): Describes the location of the pea crab. — "We found a pea crab in an oyster at the restaurant."
pea crab infestation (collocation): A situation where many pea crabs are present. — "The oyster farm is suffering from a pea crab infestation."

Synonyms of pea crab

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