Eumalacostraca

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Etymology

eu- + Malacostraca

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Eumalacostraca

  1. A taxonomic subclass within the class Malacostraca – various crustacea with bodies of 19 segments (5 cephalic, 8 thoracic, 6 abdominal), the thoracic limbs being jointed and used for swimming or walking.

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