Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
uropod
noun
/ˈjʊə.rə.pɒd/
Definition
A type of leg found on the posterior part of certain crustaceans.
Examples
- The shrimp uses its uropods to propel itself quickly through the water.
- In many crustaceans, the uropod is crucial for stabilizing movement.
- Research on uropods has revealed their importance in locomotion patterns of various marine species.
Meaning
Uropods are specialized appendages used for swimming and movement by some aquatic animals, particularly crustaceans like shrimp and crabs.
Synonyms
- hind limb
- posterior appendage
- caudal limb
