gnathopod

Meanings

• noun

  A movable appendage or limb of certain crustaceans, bearing cheliceres and pereiopods.

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Variants

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ornithopod , ornithopods

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Etymology

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From Greek gnathos (jaw) and pous (foot).

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Trivia

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1. The gnathopods of some crustaceans, such as hermit crabs, have a specialized structure called a 'dactyl' or 'uncheate claw' that helps them grasp and hold onto things.

2. The gnathopods of some deep-sea crustaceans have bioluminescent organs that help them attract prey in the dark depths of the ocean.

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1. Chelicerae: The first pair of appendages on the head segment of decapod crustaceans, which are used for grasping and crushing food.

2. Pereiopods: The second and subsequent pairs of appendages on the thorax and abdomen of decapod crustaceans, which are used for locomotion and other functions.

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In marine biology, gnathopods are the first pair of limbs on the thorax of decapod crustaceans. They are used for various purposes such as feeding, locomotion, and defense.

How to Memorize "gnathopod"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a crab or lobster with its first pair of limbs, which are the gnathopods, used for feeding and other purposes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gnathopod' with the first pair of limbs on crustaceans and remember its meaning as a 'jawed foot'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Jaws on Feet' to remember that gnathopods are the first pair of limbs with jaws and feet in crustaceans.

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