gnathopod

/ˈnæθəpoʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

Either of two appendages, especially in a crustacean, resembling a mouth and used for grasping and manipulating food or other objects.

“The scientist studied the gnathopods of the crab to understand their feeding behavior.”

Synonyms

  • appendage
  • mandible

Antonyms

  • appendage