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Leptostraca

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Lep-tos′tra-ca

(lĕp-tŏs′trȧ-kȧ)

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Noun.

pl.

[NL., fr. Gr.

λεπτόσ

thin, slender +

ὄστρακον

shell of a testacean.]

(Zool.)

An order of Crustacea, including Nebalia and allied forms.

Definition 2024

Leptostraca

Leptostraca

Translingual

Proper noun

Leptostraca

A taxonomic order within the class Malacostraca – certain small marine crustaceans.