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hermit crab in Malay

umang-umang

hermit crab in Malay: umang-umang. In English, hermit crab means a decapod crustacean (not a true crab) from the superfamily Paguroidea, which salvages empty seashells or other portable objects to permanently shelter and protect its soft abdomen.

Malay words for hermit crab

crustacean
umang-umang

English meaning of hermit crab

  1. noun A decapod crustacean (not a true crab) from the superfamily Paguroidea, which salvages empty seashells or other portable objects to permanently shelter and protect its soft abdomen.

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Questions about hermit crab in Malay

What is the meaning of hermit crab in Malay?
Hermit crab in Malay is umang-umang.
Apakah maksud hermit crab dalam bahasa Melayu?
Hermit crab: umang-umang.
What does hermit crab mean in English?
Hermit crab means a decapod crustacean (not a true crab) from the superfamily Paguroidea, which salvages empty seashells or other portable objects to permanently shelter and protect its soft abdomen.

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