crustacean

• Relatif aux crustacés ou caractéristique de ceux-ci — une grande classe d'arthropodes à squelette externe dur, vivant généralement dans l'eau.

Relating to or characteristic of crustaceans, a large class of arthropods with a hard exoskeleton, typically living in water.

1. Relating to crustaceansC1formalscientific

   Of or pertaining to the class Crustacea, which includes crabs, lobsters, shrimp, and barnacles.

   crustacé

   • The crustacean exoskeleton is made of chitin.
   • Crustacean species are found in both marine and freshwater environments.
   • The biologist studied crustacean anatomy in detail.

   Synonymescrustaceous

• Nom désignant un type d'arthropode à squelette externe rigide, vivant généralement dans l'eau, comprenant notamment les crabes, les homards, les crevettes et les balanes.

A noun referring to a type of arthropod with a hard exoskeleton, typically living in water, including crabs, lobsters, shrimp, and barnacles.

1. Arthropod groupB2formalscientific

   Any member of the class Crustacea, typically having a hard exoskeleton, segmented body, and jointed limbs, living mostly in water.

   Crustacé

   • Crabs, lobsters, and shrimp are all crustaceans.
   • The biologist studied the anatomy of a crustacean under a microscope.
   • Crustaceans play a vital role in the marine food chain.

2. Edible seafoodB1informalculinary

   A crustacean considered as food, often prepared by boiling or steaming.

   Crustacé comestible

   • We ordered a platter of crustaceans at the seafood restaurant.
   • She loves eating crustaceans like prawns and langoustines.
   • The chef prepared a delicious crustacean bisque.