Decapod

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

Definitions of decapod

noun a crustacean of the order Decapoda, which includes crabs, lobsters, crayfish, shrimp, and prawns

Example Sentences

A1 A decapod is a type of crustacean with ten legs.

A2 The decapod scuttled along the ocean floor in search of food.

B1 The decapod's exoskeleton provides protection from predators.

B2 Scientists study the anatomy of decapods to better understand their evolutionary history.

C1 The decapod's ability to regenerate lost limbs is a fascinating biological phenomenon.

C2 Commercial fisheries often target decapods such as crabs and lobsters for their meat.

Examples of decapod in a Sentence

formal Decapods are a group of crustaceans characterized by having ten legs.

informal I saw a decapod crab scuttling along the beach.

slang Check out that funky decapod lobster with its crazy claws!

figurative The decapod of responsibilities weighed heavily on his mind.

Grammatical Forms of decapod

• plural: decapods
• comparative: more decapod
• superlative: most decapod
• present tense: decapod
• future tense: will decapod
• perfect tense: has decapod
• continuous tense: is decapoding
• singular: decapod
• positive degree: decapod
• infinitive: to decapod
• gerund: decapoding
• participle: decapoded

Origin and Evolution of decapod

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'decapod' originates from the combination of the Greek words 'deka' meaning 'ten' and 'pous' meaning 'foot'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to crustaceans with ten legs, the term 'decapod' has evolved to also include a group of marine arthropods with five pairs of legs, such as crabs and lobsters.