MALACOSTRACAN


Meaning of MALACOSTRACAN in English

n. & adj.

n. any crustacean of the class Malacostraca, including crabs, shrimps, lobsters, and krill.

adj. of or relating to this class.

[ MALACO- + Gk ostrakon shell ]

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