subclass Malacostraca meaning

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subclass Malacostraca (noun): largest subclass of Crustacea including most of the well-known marine, freshwater, and terrestrial crustaceans: crabs; lobsters; shrimps; sow bugs; beach flies.

Definition of subclass Malacostraca

  1. largest subclass of Crustacea including most of the well-known marine, freshwater, and terrestrial crustaceans: crabs; lobsters; shrimps; sow bugs; beach flies

    Synonyms: Malacostraca

    Type of: class

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