crustacean

Meanings

• noun

  A crustacean is a decapod animal, typically having a hard exoskeleton, two pairs of antennae, and five pairs of legs.

• noun

  Crustaceans are a large and diverse group of aquatic invertebrates.

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Pronunciation

1. /kɹʌsˈteɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crustacean
mussel , dussel , pussel

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Variants

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crustacean , crustaceans

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Etymology

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From Latin crustas, 'crust' + -aceus, 'having' or 'resembling'.

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Trivia

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1. Crustaceans are the largest group of living arthropods.

2. Some crustaceans, such as the horseshoe crab, have been around for over 450 million years.

3. The largest crustacean is the Japanese spider crab, which can grow up to 12 feet across.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decapoda: The order of animals that includes crustaceans and shrimps.

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Crustaceans have been a significant food source for humans for centuries. They are often used in various cuisines around the world, such as shrimp, crab, lobster, and crayfish.

How to Memorize "crustacean"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a crustacean as a large, hard-shelled animal with multiple legs and antennae.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crustacean' with the image of a crab or lobster.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'crustacean' as 'crust' + 'acean' = 'crust' + 'ocean' = 'crust' + 'seafood'.

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