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astacus

/ˈæs.tə.kəs/

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noun

/ˈæs.tə.kəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный термин, обозначающий типовой род семейства Astacidae, к которому относятся речные раки Старого Света.

A scientific term referring to the type genus of the family Astacidae, which includes Old World crayfish.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Type genus of the family AstacidaeC2formalscientific

    A genus of freshwater crustaceans, commonly known as Old World crayfish, belonging to the family Astacidae.

    ruРод Астакус

    • The genus Astacus includes several species of European crayfish.
    • Astacus astacus, the noble crayfish, is native to Europe.
    • Researchers study Astacus to understand freshwater ecosystems.
Forms
  • astaci plural form
  • astaci' possessive plural form
  • astacus's possessive singular form