Caridomorpha

/ˌkærɪdoʊˈmɔrfə/ noun

A taxonomic grouping of crustaceans characterized by shrimp-like body structure and morphology.

From 'carid' combined with Greek 'morphe' (form or shape). This scientific term emerged in comparative morphology studies of the early-to-mid 20th century.

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