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crustacean

 

[ ˈkrʌsteɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

seafood

A crustacean is a type of arthropod found in the ocean, characterized by a hard exoskeleton and jointed limbs. They include creatures like crabs, lobsters, and shrimp.

Synonyms

seafood, shellfish

Examples of usage

  • Many people enjoy eating crustaceans such as lobster and crab.
  • Crustaceans are an important part of the marine ecosystem.
Context #2 | Noun

zoology

A crustacean is a member of the class Crustacea, which includes over 67,000 species. They are primarily aquatic animals and play important roles in marine ecosystems.

Synonyms

arthropod, invertebrate

Examples of usage

  • The diversity of crustaceans is astounding, with species ranging from tiny copepods to large lobsters.
  • Crustaceans are known for their diverse body shapes and sizes.

Translations

Translations of the word "crustacean" in other languages:

🇵🇹 crustáceo

🇮🇳 क्रस्टेशियन

🇩🇪 Krebs

🇮🇩 krustasea

🇺🇦 ракоподібні

🇵🇱 skorupiak

🇯🇵 甲殻類

🇫🇷 crustacé

🇪🇸 crustáceo

🇹🇷 kabuklu

🇰🇷 갑각류

🇸🇦 القشريات

🇨🇿 korýš

🇸🇰 kôrovcovité

🇨🇳 甲壳类

🇸🇮 raki

🇮🇸 krabba

🇰🇿 қабықтылар

🇬🇪 კრევეტები

🇦🇿 qabıqlı

🇲🇽 crustáceo

Word origin

The word 'crustacean' originated from the Latin word 'crustaceus', meaning having a crust or shell. The term was first used in the late 17th century to describe these shelled marine creatures. Crustaceans have been an important food source for humans for centuries, with evidence of their consumption dating back to ancient times.

See also: crust.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,812, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.