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decapod

/ˈdɛkəpɒd/

Meanings
noun
Any of various animals having ten legs or similar appendages, especially mollusks such as squid and cuttlefish.

Examples :

"The marine biologist studied the decapod, observing its ten legs carefully. "
animal biology ocean fish

Related Words

Illustration restaurant

restaurant noun

/ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/

An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

"After school, my family went to a restaurant for dinner. "

Illustration crustacean

crustacean noun

/kɹʌsˈteɪʃən/

Any arthropod of the subphylum Crustacea, including lobsters, crabs, shrimp, barnacles and woodlice.

"The seafood restaurant's menu featured several types of crustacean, including lobster and shrimp. "

Illustration including

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration biologist

biologist noun

/baɪˈɒlədʒɪst/ /baɪˈɑːlədʒɪst/

A student of biology; one versed in the science of biology.

"My sister is a biologist studying the effects of pollution on local river ecosystems. "

Illustration locomotive

locomotive noun

/ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/

The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.

"The locomotive chugged, pulling the train full of students to their school. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration cuttlefish

cuttlefish noun

/ˈkʌ.təl.fɪʃ/

Any of various squid-like cephalopods (marine mollusks) of the order Sepiida that have eight arms, two retractable tentacles, and a calcareous internal shell, and can eject a dark ink when threatened

"The diver photographed a cuttlefish changing its color to blend in with the coral reef. "

Illustration observing

observing verb

/ɒbˈzɜːvɪŋ/ /əbˈzɝvɪŋ/

To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

"From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat."

Illustration appendages

appendages noun

/əˈpendʒɪz/

An external body part that projects from the body.

"The insect had several appendages, including antennae and legs, that helped it move and sense its surroundings. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration capitalized

capitalized verb

/ˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈkæpɪtlˌaɪzd/

In writing or editing, to write (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters, in upper case.

"In German, all nouns are capitalized."

Illustration configurations

configurations noun

/kənˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃənz/ /kənˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃnz/

Form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing's shape; figure; form factor.

"The desk came with several different configurations; you could arrange the shelves on the left or right side. "