Moreton Bay bug
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Moreton Bay bug
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Named 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.
noun Moreton Bay bugs
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The species Thenus orientalis of the slipper lobster family; a common seafood item.
We settled on cumin-spiced lamb buns, Moreton Bay bug crystal dumplings and the char siu Ōra King salmon fillet.
Similar: crayfish
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noun Thenus orientalis
| 中文 | 琵琶蝦 /琵琶虾 pípáxiā, 東方扁蝦 /东方扁虾 dōngfāng biǎn xiā |
|---|---|
| Tiếng Việt | tôm mũ ni, tôm hùm mũ ni, tôm vỗ dẹp trắng |
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title = {Moreton Bay bug},
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year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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