Anomura

/əˈnɒmjʊrə/ noun

A group of crustaceans that includes hermit crabs, porcelain crabs, and coconut crabs, characterized by an asymmetrical or reduced abdominal structure.

From Greek 'anomos' (irregular, abnormal) and 'oura' (tail), literally 'irregular-tailed.' Used in modern crustacean taxonomy.

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