Malacostracan
[mal-uh-kos-truh-kuh n] /ˌmæl əˈkɒs trə kən/
adjective
1.
belonging or pertaining to the crustacean subclass Malacostraca, which includes the lobsters, shrimps, crabs, etc.
noun
2.
a malacostracan crustacean.
/ˌmæləˈkɒstrəkən/
noun
1.
any crustacean of the subclass or group Malacostraca, including lobsters, crabs, woodlice, sand hoppers, and opossum shrimps
adjective
2.
of, relating to, or belonging to the Malacostraca
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