Moreton Bay bug
Moreton Bay bug · Moreton Bay bugs
The species Thenus orientalis of the slipper lobster familyThe species Thenus orientalis of the slipper lobster family; a common seafood item.
Meaning
1 senses(Australia)The species Thenus orientalis of the slipper lobster family; a common seafood item.
Origin
Named after Moreton Bay in Queensland, Australia (by way of distinguishing it from the disNamed after Moreton Bay in Queensland, Australia (by way of distinguishing it from the distantly-related Balmain bug (Ibacus peronii), but also found in many parts of the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean.
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Forms
plural: Moreton Bay bugs| Singular | Moreton Bay bug |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsSee also
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