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crustacean

UK
/krʌsˈteɪʃən/
US
/krʌsˈteɪʃən/

Translations

crustaceannoun
crustaceans
pl
UK
/krʌsˈteɪʃən/
US
/krʌsˈteɪʃən/
The marine biologist studied the crustacean in its natural habitat.
Морской биолог изучал ракообразное в его естественной среде обитания.
Synonyms
arthropod
shellfish
decapod
lobster
crab
shrimp
prawn
barnacle
crustaceanadjective
more crustacean
Comp.
most crustacean
Super.
UK
/krʌˈsteɪ.ʃən/
US
/krəˈsteɪ.ʃən/
The crustacean species in this region are diverse and abundant.
Ракообразные виды в этом регионе разнообразны и многочисленны.
Synonyms
crustaceiform
crustaceous
branchiopod
malacostracan
decapod
crustacean-like
crustaceansnoun

crustacean

crustaceans
pl
UK
/krʌsˈteɪʃənz/
US
/krʌsˈteɪʃənz/
Crustaceans are an important part of the marine ecosystem.
Ракообразные являются важной частью морской экосистемы.
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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