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crustacean

[ kruh-STAY-shuhn ]

One of two main classifications of SHELLFISH (the other being MOLLUSK), crustaceans have elongated bodies and jointed, soft (crustlike) shells. The crustacean family includes BARNACLES, CRABS, CRAYFISH, LOBSTER, PRAWNS and SHRIMP.

© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.

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