pantopoda

/pæntəˈpɒdə/

Definitions

1. noun

a suborder of crustaceans, including crabs, lobsters, and crayfish, characterized by the presence of a pair of antennae and a pair of claws.

“The fossil records indicate that the pantopoda dates back to the Early Ordovician period.”

Synonyms

  • crustaceans
  • malacostraca

Antonyms

  • arthropods
  • insects