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Meanings of brachyura in English

Russian
brachyura
Portuguese
caranguejo
Spanish
braquiuro
Catalan
carn de cranc
Wikidata

Infraorder of crustaceans.

Related terms
brachyura
Catalan
braquiürs

An order of crustaceans (including true crabs) having a reduced abdomen folded against the ventral surface.

braquiürs
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Examples for "crab"
Examples for "crab"
1
Put a tablespoonful of the crab mixture in the bottom of each.
Many Ways for Cooking Eggs
2
This beautiful area is becoming famous for its fish, lobster and crab.
The Guardian
3
The one-clawed crab stopped for a moment in front of the lounge.
A Little Florida Lady
4
It was a new species of yeti crab, since named Kiwa puravida.
BBC
5
He held it now in his left hand, advancing crab-wise toward Teague.
The confusion
Usage of brachyura in English
1
Conseil used the methods of our mentor Professor Milne-Edwards, who puts the decapods in three divisions: Brachyura, Macrura, and Anomura.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas: An Underwater Tour of th...