false crab en · NOUN
Etymology
false + crab. From the phylogenic reorganization of crustaceans traditionally or informally identified as crabs, into a monophyletic grouping of true crabs (the Brachyura), and the non-taxonomic polyphyletic grouping of the remainder.
Meanings
- (informal, qualifier:evolution) A crab that is not a true crab (not a member of the Brachyura). A crab that is not a brachyuran. A carcinized decapod crustacean that is not a phylogenic crab.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| false crabs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |