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crustacean

UK
/krʌsˈteɪʃən/
US
/krʌsˈteɪʃən/

Translations

crustaceannoun
crustaceans
pl
UK
/krʌsˈteɪʃən/
US
/krʌsˈteɪʃən/
crustacéZoologie.
The marine biologist studied the various crustaceans inhabiting the coral reef.
Le biologiste marin a étudié les différents crustacés qui habitent le récif corallien.
Synonyms
arthropod
shellfish
decapod
lobster
crab
shrimp
prawn
barnacle
crustaceanadjective
more crustacean
Comp.
most crustacean
Super.
UK
/krʌˈsteɪ.ʃən/
US
/krəˈsteɪ.ʃən/
crustacéZoologie.
The crustacean features of the creature were evident in its hard exoskeleton and jointed limbs.
Les caractéristiques crustacées de la créature étaient évidentes dans son exosquelette dur et ses membres articulés.
Synonyms
crustaceiform
crustaceous
branchiopod
malacostracan
decapod
crustacean-like
crustaceansnoun

crustacean

crustaceans
pl
UK
/krʌsˈteɪʃənz/
US
/krʌsˈteɪʃənz/
crustacéTerme de zoologie.
The marine biologist studied the various crustaceans inhabiting the coral reef.
Le biologiste marin a étudié les divers crustacés qui peuplaient le récif corallien.
Synonyms
barnacles
prawns
shrimp
crabs
lobsters
decapods
arthropods
shellfish

Definitions

crustaceannoun
A member of a large class of arthropods, which includes animals such as crabs, lobsters, shrimps, and barnacles, typically having a hard exoskeleton and segmented body.
The marine biologist studied the various crustaceans inhabiting the coral reef.
crustaceanadjective
Relating to or characteristic of crustaceans, which are a large class of arthropods, including crabs, lobsters, shrimps, and barnacles.
The crustacean features of the creature were evident in its hard exoskeleton and jointed limbs.
crustaceansnoun
A large class of arthropods, typically having a hard exoskeleton, segmented body, and jointed limbs, including crabs, lobsters, shrimps, and barnacles.
The marine biologist studied the various crustaceans inhabiting the coral reef.
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