Meaning Of The Word Decapod

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Decapod Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Decapod?

decapod in American English
any of an order (Decapoda) of crustaceans having ten legs, as a lobster, shrimp, or crab
ten-legged
adjective: belonging or pertaining to the decapods
noun: any crustacean of the order Decapoda, having five pairs of walking legs, including the crabs, lobsters, crayfish, prawns, and shrimps

decapod in British English
adjective: of, relating to, or belonging to either of these orders
noun: any crustacean of the mostly marine order Decapoda, having five pairs of walking limbs: includes the crabs, lobsters, shrimps, prawns, and crayfish

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