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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A marine crab of the infraorder Brachyura, having a reduced abdomen folded against the undersurface of the thorax. Brachyurans are characterized by a broad carapace and five pairs of legs. They are commonly known as true crabs.

Example Sentence: The brachyurans scuttled across the beach, leaving intricate patterns in the sand.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Of or pertaining to brachyurans or the infraorder Brachyura.

Example Sentence: The zoologist studied the brachyuran species to better understand their ecological impact.

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