pleopod

[US]/ˈpliːəpɒd/
[UK]/ˈpliːəpɑːd/

Translation

n.a type of abdominal limb in crustaceans used for swimming; abdominal appendage in certain aquatic animals
Word Forms
Pluralpleopods

Phrases & Collocations

pleopod movement

pleopod function

pleopod structure

pleopod anatomy

pleopod development

pleopod morphology

pleopod regeneration

pleopod attachment

pleopod number

pleopod role

Example Sentences

the shrimp uses its pleopods for swimming.

pleopods are essential for the locomotion of certain crustaceans.

during mating, the female crab uses her pleopods to carry eggs.

the pleopod structure varies among different species of crabs.

pleopods help in respiration for some aquatic animals.

researchers studied the pleopods of lobsters for their movement patterns.

pleopods can be adapted for different functions in various species.

the anatomy of pleopods is fascinating to marine biologists.

some species use pleopods to create currents in the water.

pleopods are often used in scientific research to understand aquatic ecosystems.

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