decapodan

/dɛkəˈpɒdən/

Definitions

1. noun

A crustacean of the suborder Decapoda, typically having five pairs of walking legs and a single pair of claws.

“The decapodans in the aquarium were fascinating to watch.”

Synonyms

  • crab
  • crustacean
  • lobster

Antonyms

  • vertebrate