单词 | pleopod |
释义 | pleopod/ˈpliːə(ʊ)pɒd![]() noun Zoology A forked swimming limb of a crustacean, five pairs of which are typically attached to the abdomen. Also called swimmeret.In contrast, arthropods such as the lobster possess distinct maxillipeds, pereopods, pleopods, and uropod....
OriginMid 19th century: from Greek plein 'swim, sail' + pous, pod- 'foot'. |
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