Subclass 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 including most of the well-known marine, freshwater, and terrestrial crustaceans.
- The subclass Malacostraca contains crabs, lobsters, shrimps, sow bugs, and other crustaceans commonly found in both fresh and saltwater environments.
- A vast majority of commercially caught crustaceans such as crabs and shrimps belong to the subclass Malacostraca.
- Some of the smallest land animals, including certain species of sow bugs and beach flies, are classified within the subclass Malacostraca.
- The subclass Malacostraca is an ecologically and economically important group, containing many edible crustaceans used as food worldwide.