Brachyurous (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or belonging to the suborder Brachyura.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The brachyurous crustaceans found in the coral reef included several species of crabs and prawns.
- Crabs are a common example of brachyurous animals, with over 4,500 known species worldwide.
- Marine biologists spent years studying the unique characteristics of brachyurous species in the Indo-Pacific region.
- The museum's collection of brachyurous specimens included a rare species of freshwater crab from Southeast Asia.
- The distinctive body shape of brachyurous crustaceans has evolved to provide protection and support for their internal organs.