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decapod

/ˈdɛkəpɒd/

Meanings
  • noun

    A decapod is a crustacean having ten legs.


Variants
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decapod , decapoda , decapodan , decapodans , decapodous , decapods
Etymology
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From Latin decapodon, from decapod- (ten-footed) + -on. Decapod is derived from the Ancient Greek word δεκαπούς (dekapous), meaning 'ten-footed'.


Trivia
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  1. The largest decapod is the Japanese spider crab, which can grow up to 12 feet in leg span.

  2. Decapods have both pleopods (swimmerets) and pereiopods (walking legs).


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  1. Crustacea: Decapods belong to the class Crustacea, which is the largest group of living arthropods, including crabs, lobsters, shrimp, prawns, and barnacles.


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Decapods are a large and diverse group of crustaceans, including lobsters, crabs, and shrimp. They have been an important food source for humans for centuries, particularly in coastal regions. Decapods have also been used as symbols in various cultures, such as the crab being a symbol of strength and agility in Greek mythology.

How to Memorize "decapod"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a crab, which is a common decapod, with its ten legs.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'decapod' with the number 'ten' and the image of a crab.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Decapods have ten legs' to remember the meaning of the word.


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