Palinuridae

plural noun

Pal·​i·​nu·​ri·​dae

: a family of decapod crustaceans (tribe Palinura) comprising the spiny lobsters see palinurus compare panulirus

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Palinurus, type genus + -idae

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