amphiscians

/ˌæmfɪˈsɪənz/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of crustacean in which the male has the gonopore on the underside of the body, in some species, and the female has it on the underside of a limb.

“The amphiscian’s unique reproductive system has fascinated marine biologists for years.”

Synonyms

  • brachyurans
  • crustaceans

Antonyms

  • teleosts
  • vertebrates