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crustaceans
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/kɾuʃˈtasjuʃ/crus·tá·ce·os
Definition
1A class of arthropod animals, typically aquatic, with segmented bodies and a hard exoskeleton.
Usage examples
“Lobsters and crabs are examples of crustaceans.”
“The study of crustaceans is called carcinology.”
Common combinations
crustacean shellmarine crustaceans