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Noun: Brachyura
  1. An order of crustaceans (including true crabs) having a reduced abdomen folded against the ventral surface
    - suborder Brachyura

Type of: animal order

Part of: Reptantia, suborder Reptantia

Encyclopedia: Brachyura

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brachytherapy
Brachyura
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bracketed blenny
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