gnathopoda

/næθəˈpoʊdə/

Definitions

1. noun

a suborder of crustaceans including the true crabs, hermit crabs, and false crabs, characterized by a broad abdomen and the presence of a pair of gnathobases.

“The new research focused on the Gnathopoda suborder of crustaceans to better understand their behavior and habitat.”

Synonyms

  • crabs
  • crustaceans