Decapod - Wikipedia The Decapoda or decapods, from Ancient Greek δεκάς (dekás), meaning "ten", and πούς (poús), meaning "foot", is a large order of crustaceans within the class Malacostraca, and includes crabs, lobsters, crayfish, shrimp, and prawns Most decapods are scavengers The order is estimated to contain nearly 15,000 extant species in around 2,700 genera, with around 3,300 fossil species [1
Decapod | Anatomy, Classification Adaptations | Britannica decapod, (order Decapoda), any of more than 8,000 species of crustaceans (phylum Arthropoda) that include shrimp, lobsters, crayfish, hermit crabs, and crabs The presence of five pairs of thoracic legs (pereiopods) is the basis for the name decapod (from the Greek meaning “10 legs”) Members of the order exhibit great diversity in size and structure The macrurous (shrimplike) species
DECAPOD Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of DECAPOD is any of an order (Decapoda) of crustaceans (such as shrimp, lobsters, and crabs) with five pairs of thoracic appendages one or more of which are modified into pincers, with stalked eyes, and with the head and thorax fused into a cephalothorax and covered by a carapace
Decapods - (Marine Biology) - Vocab, Definition, Explanations | Fiveable Decapods are a diverse group of crustaceans characterized by having ten limbs, which includes five pairs of walking legs This group encompasses familiar marine animals such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimp, playing significant roles in marine ecosystems as both predators and prey Their adaptations to various marine habitats make them integral to food webs and highlight their ecological importance
Decanet - World list of Decapoda A review of behavioral testing in decapod shrimp (Caridea) and prawns (Dendrobranchiata) with applications for welfare assessment in aquaculture Evolving societal expectations are driving increasing interest in the welfare of decapod crustaceans, such as prawns and shrimp, grown in aquaculture A key aspect of understanding an animal’s welfare
Decapoda The Decapoda or decapods (literally "ten-footed") are an order of crustaceans within the class Malacostraca, and includes crabs, lobsters, crayfish, shrimp, and prawns Most decapods are scavengers The order is estimated to contain nearly 15,000 extant species in around 2,700 genera, with around 3,300 fossil species Nearly half of these species are crabs, with the shrimp (about 3,000 species
Decapod Crustacean Diversity and Evolution - Nature Decapod crustaceans represent one of the most diverse and ecologically significant groups of marine and freshwater organisms Their evolutionary history, documented by an abundant fossil record
Decapod anatomy - Wikipedia The anatomy of a decapod consists of 20 body segments grouped into two main body parts: the cephalothorax and the pleon (abdomen) [1][2] Each segment – often called a somite – may possess one pair of appendages, although in various groups these may be reduced or missing [citation needed]
Decapoda - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics Decapod refers to a member of the order Decapoda, which includes diverse species such as crayfish, shrimp, and crabs, characterized by terminal claws on the first three of five pairs of thoracic appendages and a branchial chamber enclosed within the carapace Decapods are significant in freshwater ecosystems, playing key roles in benthic communities and influencing species distribution through