noun
- plural of decapod; crustaceans or cephalopods with ten legs or arms, including crabs, lobsters, shrimp, and squid
Usage: scientific/zoological term; plural form
Examples
- Decapodans such as crabs and lobsters are commonly found in coastal waters.
- The aquarium displayed various decapodans, from tiny shrimp to large spider crabs.
- Marine biologists study decapodans to understand crustacean evolution.
- Decapodans are characterized by their ten appendages used for locomotion and feeding.