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malacostracan
[ mal-uh-kos-truh-kuhn ]
adjective
- belonging or pertaining to the crustacean subclass Malacostraca, which includes the lobsters, shrimps, crabs, etc.
noun
- a malacostracan crustacean.
malacostracan
/ ˌmæləˈkɒstrəkən /
noun
- any crustacean of the subclass or group Malacostraca, including lobsters, crabs, woodlice, sand hoppers, and opossum shrimps
adjective
- of, relating to, or belonging to the Malacostraca
Word History and Origins
Origin of malacostracan1
Word History and Origins
Origin of malacostracan1
Example Sentences
Malacostracan, mal-a-kos′tra-kan, n. an individual belonging to a sub-class of crustaceans, including the shrimps, lobsters, &c.—adj. belonging to this class—also Malacos′tracous.—adj.
The second antennae, mandibles and two pairs of maxillae may also be claimed as of malacostracan type.
To these succeed eight pairs of foliaceous branchial appendages on the front division of the body, followed on the hind division by four pairs of powerful bifurcate swimming feet and two rudimentary pairs, the number, though not the nature, of these appendages being malacostracan.
Amphip�oda, an order of sessile-eyed malacostracan crustaceans, with feet directed partly forward and partly backward.
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