caridea

/kɑːraɪˈdiːə/ (KAR-ih-DEE-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A suborder of shrimp, characterized by having claws only on the fourth pair of legs.

“The marine biologist studied the caridea shrimp in their natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • decapod crustacean
  • suborder shrimp

Antonyms

  • insect
  • non-decapod crustacean