Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Benthodesmus

👉 Benthodesmus is a genus of benthic crustaceans that belong to the family Chondrichthyes (or "crustacean shells"). These crabs have a hard, protective shell called a benthode or a benthod, which they cover with their bodies. Benthodes are found in various marine environments such as estuaries, lakes, and rivers, where they feed on plankton and other small organisms.

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