Anomurous

/əˈnɒmjʊrəs/ adjective

Definition

Having the characteristics of or relating to the anomura; exhibiting anomuran traits such as an irregular, asymmetrical, or reduced tail structure.

Etymology

From anomura plus the suffix '-ous' (full of, characterized by). Used in descriptive zoology.

Kelly Says

The technical term 'anomurous' basically means 'shaped weird in the back because you evolved to live in a stolen shell'—scientists couldn't just say that though.

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