Crustacean (Noun)
Meaning
Any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous exoskeleton.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Crabs, lobsters, and crayfish are all examples of crustaceans commonly found in the ocean.
- The hermit crab is a type of crustacean that has a soft body and lives in a shell for protection.
- The zoo's aquarium featured a large exhibit of crustaceans from around the world, including giant prawns and colorful shrimp.
- Some species of crustaceans, such as woodlice, can survive out of water for short periods of time.
- The scientist spent years studying the diverse crustaceans that inhabit the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific region.