Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Malacostraca

👉 A malacostracan is a type of gastropod mollusk. Malacostracans are marine animals that have a shell, and they are characterized by their unique characteristics such as the presence of two pairs of eyes (oculars) which allow them to see through water, and the ability to produce an exoskeleton called a spore sac. These types of mollusks are often found in the open ocean and can be found in freshwater habitats as well. Mollus

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👉 In botany and zoology, "malacostraca" refers to a group of plant cells that are similar in structure but are not part of the same type or family. These are called "malacostracoids". They can be classified into two main groups: those with multiple cell layers (like the ones found on some species of ferns) and those without any cell layers at all (like many types of fungi).

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👉 Malacostraca are a group of aquatic animals that include various types of crustaceans, including crabs and lobsters.

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