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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.

Synonyms

  • Malacostraca

Hypernyms

  • Class
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