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anomuro . ( Of the lat. ) scientific. ( Anomura ). 1. adj. Zool. Says of the crustaceans decapods whose abdomen is very soft, therefore, to protect it, are introduced into the shells of sea snails, of which only overlook the front of the cephalothorax and ACRON appendices; e.g., the hermit. U t. c. s. 2. m. pl. Zool. Suborder of these animals. O RTOGR. ESCR. with may. initial.