Macrura

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CIDE DICTIONARY

Macrura, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. long + tail.].

A subdivision of decapod Crustacea, having the abdomen largely developed. It includes the lobster, prawn, shrimp, and many similar forms. Cf. Decapoda. [1913 Webster]

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