Malacostraca (Noun)
Meaning
Largest subclass of Crustacea including most of the well-known marine, freshwater, and terrestrial crustaceans: crabs; lobsters; shrimps; sow bugs; beach flies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Malacostraca is the largest subclass of Crustacea, comprising over 70% of all crustacean species.
- The malacostraca class contains a variety of species such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
- Malacostraca crustaceans can be found in various aquatic environments, including rivers, lakes, and oceans.
- Some common terrestrial crustaceans belonging to the malacostraca subclass are sow bugs and pill bugs.
- The diversity of malacostraca species allows them to thrive in almost every habitat on the planet, excluding polar regions and high-altitude mountains.