Brachyura

Definition of Brachyura

Brach`y`u´ra
n. pl.1.(Zool.) A group of decapod Crustacea, including the common crabs, characterized by a small and short abdomen, which is bent up beneath the large cephalo-thorax. [Also spelt Brachyoura.] See Crab, and Illustration in Appendix.

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animal order, brachyuran, Cancridae, crab, family Cancridae, family Lithodidae, family Majidae, family Pinnotheridae, family Portunidae, genus Menippe, genus Uca, Lithodidae, Majidae, Menippe, Pinnotheridae, Portunidae, Reptantia, suborder Brachyura, suborder Reptantia, Uca
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