Meaning Of The Word Malacostracan

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malacostracan in American English
of a large class (Malacostraca) of highly evolved crustaceans typically consisting of 19 segments, including the decapods, krill, and isopods
adjective: belonging or pertaining to the crustacean subclass Malacostraca, which includes the lobsters, shrimps, crabs, etc
noun: a malacostracan crustacean

malacostracan in British English
adjective: of, relating to, or belonging to the Malacostraca
noun: any crustacean of the subclass or group Malacostraca, including lobsters, crabs, woodlice, sand hoppers, and opossum shrimps

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