brachyuran

[ brak-ee-yoor-uhn ]

adjective

1. belonging or pertaining to the suborder Brachyura, comprising the true crabs.

noun

1. a brachyuran crustacean.

brachyuran

/ ˌbrækɪˈjʊərən /

noun

1. any decapod crustacean of the group (formerly suborder) Brachyura , which includes the crabs

adjective

1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Brachyura

Word History and Origins

Origin of brachyuran¹

1875–80; < New Latin Brachyur(a) ( brachy-, ur- ² ) + -an

Word History and Origins

Origin of brachyuran¹

C19: from New Latin Brachyura (literally: short-tailed creatures), from brachy- + Greek oura tail

Example Sentences

It could be explained as an elevated median eye, but it also very strongly suggests the zoal spine of modern brachyuran Crustacea.

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