brachyuranic

/brækɪˈjʊərænɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or resembling brachyurans, a subgroup of crustaceans that includes crabs, hermit crabs, and true crabs.

“The brachyuranic fossils found in the excavation were significant to the field of paleontology.”

Synonyms

  • crab-like
  • crustacean
  • decapod

Antonyms

  • decapod-like
  • long-tailed