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crustaceous

adjective
/krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

Meaning

relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean

Example Sentences

The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.

Synonyms

shell-covered, hard-shelled, armored

Antonyms

soft-bodied, unprotected

Collocations

crustaceous animals, crustaceous fossils, crustaceous remains

Related Vocabularies

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