decapods

[US]/[ˈdeɪkəpɒd]/
[UK]/[ˈdeɪkəpɒd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Any of an order (Decapoda) of crustaceans that have ten legs, including crabs, lobsters, and shrimp.; A crustacean of the order Decapoda.

Phrases & Collocations

study decapods

observe decapods

collecting decapods

marine decapods

decapod shells

decapod species

analyzing decapods

protecting decapods

count decapods

diverse decapods

Example Sentences

the marine biologist studied the behavior of decapods in the intertidal zone.

crabs, lobsters, and shrimp are all types of decapods.

we observed a large aggregation of decapods on the seafloor.

the fisherman's net caught several commercially valuable decapods.

decapods play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem.

the research focused on the reproductive strategies of deep-sea decapods.

many decapods have evolved specialized appendages for foraging.

the scientist identified several new species of decapods during the expedition.

the decline in decapods populations is a cause for concern.

we collected data on the distribution of various decapods species.

the study examined the impact of pollution on decapods survival rates.

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