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Malacostraca


Malˊa-cos′tra-ca

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Noun.
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[NL., from Gr.
μαλακόσ
soft + [GREEK] shell of a testacean.]
(Zool.)
A subclass of Crustacea, including Arthrostraca and Thoracostraca, or all those higher than the Entomostraca.

Definition 2024


Malacostraca

Malacostraca

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Malacostraca

  1. A taxonomic class within the subphylum Crustacea – most crustacea - crabs, lobsters, shrimps etc., which have soft shells after moulting.

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