Crustacean (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or belonging to the class Crustacea.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The crustacean shells found on the beach were a mix of various species that lived in the ocean.
- Crustacean appendages have evolved to serve multiple functions in different species.
- A crustacean's exoskeleton is composed primarily of chitin and minerals.
- Crustacean species are often used as indicators of the health of marine ecosystems.
- The crustacean's segmented body plan allows for a wide range of movement and flexibility.