malacostraca

[US]//ˌmæləˈkɒstrəkə//
[UK]//ˌmæləˈkɑːstrəkə//
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A major subclass of crustaceans, including crabs, lobsters, shrimp, and isopods.
Word Forms
Pluralmalacostracas

Phrases & Collocations

malacostraca species

malacostraca classification

malacostraca order

malacostraca family

malacostraca genus

malacostraca phylum

malacostraca class

malacostraca specimens

malacostraca fossils

malacostraca evolution

Example Sentences

the malacostraca fossil was discovered in the jurassic sediment.

many species of malacostraca inhabit coral reef ecosystems.

malacostraca crustaceans have distinctive segmented bodies.

researchers study malacostraca molting patterns.

the malacostraca classification includes decapods.

some malacostraca live in freshwater environments.

malacostraca eggs develop into larvae.

fishermen catch various malacostraca for food.

the malacostraca exoskeleton provides protection.

fossil records show ancient malacostraca diversity.

biologists examine malacostraca nervous systems.

malacostraca play important roles in marine food webs.

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