noun
- crustaceans having ten legs, including crabs, lobsters, shrimp, and crayfish
Usage: zoology; plural form
Examples
- Decapods are among the most economically important marine animals.
- The restaurant specializes in serving various decapods like lobster and crab.
- Marine biologists study decapods to understand crustacean behavior.
- Shrimp and prawns are popular decapods in seafood cuisine.
- The aquarium’s touch tank features several species of decapods.
- Commercial fishing of decapods supports many coastal communities.