Brachyura meaning

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Brachyura (noun): an order of crustaceans (including true crabs) having a reduced abdomen folded against the ventral surface.

Definition of Brachyura

  1. an order of crustaceans (including true crabs) having a reduced abdomen folded against the ventral surface

    Synonyms: suborder Brachyura

    Type of: animal order

    Related forms: brachyurous

Word lists: words starting with BR · words ending in RA · 9-letter words

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