1. a crustacean of the order Decapoda, having ten legs, including crabs, lobsters, and shrimp
Usage: zoology; technical

1. of or relating to decapods; having ten legs
Usage: zoology; technical

Examples

• Crabs and lobsters are common examples of decapodans found in marine environments.
• The decapodan order includes some of the most economically important seafood species.
• Marine biologists study decapodan anatomy to understand crustacean evolution.
• Shrimp are small decapodans that inhabit both saltwater and freshwater ecosystems.
• The decapodan body plan features five pairs of walking legs.