Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crustaceous
Adjective
/krəˈsteɪ.ʃəs/
Definition
Relating to or characteristic of crustaceans, a class of animals that include crabs, lobsters, and shrimp.
Examples
- The crustaceous animals scuttled across the sandy ocean floor.
- We often study the crustaceous species for their ecological significance.
- During the dive, we encountered several vibrant crustaceous creatures.
Meaning
The term ‘crustaceous’ describes beings that possess a hard shell or exoskeleton typical of crustaceans, which are aquatic arthropods with segmented bodies.
Synonyms
- Shellfish
- Crab-like
- Ectocuticular
