Malacostracan (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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adjective
  1. belonging or pertaining to the crustacean subclass Malacostraca, which includes the lobsters, shrimps, crabs, etc.
noun
  1. a malacostracan crustacean.
noun
  1. any crustacean of the subclass or group Malacostraca, including lobsters, crabs, woodlice, sand hoppers, and opossum shrimps
adjective Also: malacostracous
  1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Malacostraca
Malacostracan (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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