crustacean
UK/krʌ'steiʃjәn/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
An arthropod animal such as a lobster, crab, shrimp, or barnacle, typically with a hard shell and jointed legs
甲壳纲动物（如龙虾、螃蟹、虾等）
adj.
Of or relating to crustaceans
甲壳纲的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcruststem
+
aceansuffix
=crustacean
Example Sentences
- 1.
Lobsters and crabs are crustaceans commonly found in the ocean.
- 2.
Many crustaceans have hard shells to protect their bodies.