crustacean

• Relativo aos crustáceos ou característico deles — classe de artrópodes aquáticos de corpo revestido por carapaça rígida, como caranguejos, camarões e lagostas. Também se diz de algo que lembra ou pertence a esses animais.

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.

   Crustáceo

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

   Sinônimoscrustaceous

• Substantivo que designa um tipo de artrópode com esqueleto externo duro, geralmente aquático, incluindo caranguejos, lagostas, camarões e cracas.

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.

   Crustáceo

   • 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.

   Crustáceo (como alimento)

   • 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.