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crustaceous

/krʌˈsteɪ.ʃəs/

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adjective

/krʌˈsteɪ.ʃəs/C2formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее имеющий твердый панцирь или корку, обычно используемое в зоологических контекстах для описания ракообразных.

An obsolete adjective meaning having a hard shell or crust, typically used in zoological contexts to describe crustaceans.

  1. Relating to crustaceansC2formalscientific

    Of or belonging to the class Crustacea, which includes animals like crabs, lobsters, and shrimp.

    ruРакообразный

    • The biologist studied the crustaceous species found in the deep ocean.
    • Crustaceous animals have a hard exoskeleton that protects their bodies.
    • Many crustaceous creatures are vital to marine ecosystems.

    Synonymscrustacean

  2. Having a hard shellC2formalscientific

    Being, having, or resembling a hard crust or shell.

    ruИмеющий твёрдую оболочку

    • The fossil had a crustaceous exterior that preserved its shape.
    • Some insects have a crustaceous covering that shields them from predators.
    • The rock formation had a crustaceous texture, like ancient shell deposits.

    Synonymscrustyhard-shelledshelledtestaceous

Forms
  • more crustaceous comparative form
  • most crustaceous superlative form