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crustacean

/krʌsˈteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does crustacean mean?

noun

A crustacean is a type of animal that belongs to the subphylum Crustacea, which includes crabs, lobsters, and shrimp. They are characterized by their hard exoskeletons and multiple limbs.

Example

"The beach was filled with crustaceans scurrying across the sand."

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