Crustaceans: meaning, definitions and examples

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crustaceans

 

[ ˈkrʌsteɪʃənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

seafood

Crustaceans are a large group of arthropods, including crabs, lobsters, shrimp, and barnacles, that have a hard exoskeleton and jointed limbs.

Synonyms

marine arthropods, seafood, shellfish

Examples of usage

  • I ordered a plate of delicious crustaceans at the seafood restaurant.
  • The fishermen catch various crustaceans in the traps.
Context #2 | Noun

zoology

Crustaceans are diverse aquatic animals that belong to the class Crustacea and typically have two pairs of antennae.

Synonyms

aquatic arthropods, crabs and lobsters

Examples of usage

  • The biologist studied the behavior of crustaceans in their natural habitat.
  • The aquarium has a fascinating exhibit featuring different species of crustaceans.

Translations

Translations of the word "crustaceans" in other languages:

🇵🇹 crustáceos

🇮🇳 क्रस्टेशियंस

🇩🇪 Krustentiere

🇮🇩 krustasea

🇺🇦 ракоподібні

🇵🇱 skorupiaki

🇯🇵 甲殻類 (kakakurui)

🇫🇷 crustacés

🇪🇸 crustáceos

🇹🇷 kabuklular

🇰🇷 갑각류 (gapgakryu)

🇸🇦 القشريات (alqashariyat)

🇨🇿 korýši

🇸🇰 kôrovce

🇨🇳 甲壳类 (jiǎqiàolèi)

🇸🇮 raki

🇮🇸 krabbadýr

🇰🇿 шаянтәрізділер

🇬🇪 კიბოსნაირნი (kibosnairni)

🇦🇿 xərçəngkimilər

🇲🇽 crustáceos

Word origin

The term 'crustacean' originates from the Latin word 'crustaceus', meaning 'having a crust or shell'. Crustaceans have existed for over 500 million years and have evolved into a diverse group of species adapted to various aquatic environments. They play crucial roles in marine ecosystems as both predators and prey, contributing to the balance of ocean life.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,130, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.