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Decapoda

Decapoda

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A group of sea animals with five pairs of legs like crabs and lobsters
  • noun
  • /dɪˈkæpədə/
  • Specialized
: Decápodo
  • Members of the Decapoda order include familiar seafood such as lobsters and crabs.

Examples

  • The Decapoda order includes various species like crabs and lobsters.

  • The Decapoda are recognized for their ten legs, with species like crayfish and prawns being popular among fishermen.

  • Marine biologists study the diversity of Decapoda species around coral reefs.

  • The body structure of Decapoda is distinguished by five pairs of legs.

  • Many Decapoda live in marine environments.

  • Marine biologists study the diversity of Decapoda species, such as lobsters and shrimps, around coral reefs.

  • Members of the Decapoda order include well-known seafood items like crabs, which are commonly found in coastal waters.

Surface Forms

Decapoda singular
Decapodas plural

Morphology

Decapoda = decapod (opaque) = deca + pod + a

The word is a Latinized scientific name built from specialized combining forms (deca- + -pod(a)), which are unlikely to be productive or obvious to average learners.

Etymology

Decapoda comes from Greek parts deca- meaning 'ten' and -poda meaning 'foot', like the 'deca' in decade and the 'poda' idea you see in octopus. So Decapoda names animals with ten feet, such as crabs, lobsters and shrimps.