What does "oniscidean" mean?

Any of the terrestrial isopod crustaceans of suborder Oniscidea; a woodlouse.

What is a synonym for "oniscidean"?

Common synonyms include: synonyms at woodlouse, woodlouse, woodlouse.

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Noun

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Any of the terrestrial isopod crustaceans of suborder Oniscidea; a woodlouse.
"Nevertheless, these studies strongly suggest that arginine is not an essential amino acid in oniscideans."

"Nevertheless, these studies strongly suggest that arginine is not an essential amino acid in oniscideans."

Oniscidea + -an

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