exopodite

/ɛksəˈpɒdaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A limb or appendage that projects from the body of an arthropod, especially one of the paired appendages of a crustacean.

“The crab’s exopodites were used for swimming and maneuverability in the water.”

Synonyms

  • appendage
  • appendage
  • limb

Antonyms

  • endopodite