anomura

/əˈnɒmjʊrə/

Definitions

1. noun

a suborder of crustaceans including hermit crabs, king crabs, and some other crustaceans.

“The anomura suborder is characterized by its distinctive shell and ability to regenerate its legs.”

Synonyms

  • crustacean
  • hermit crab

Antonyms

  • vertebrate