ScienceAugust 26, 2026

decapod

DEK-uh-pod

Definition

An order of crustaceans that includes shrimp, lobsters, crayfish, and crabs, characterized by having ten legs or feet.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'deka' meaning 'ten' and 'pous' meaning 'foot,' referring to the characteristic ten legs of these animals.

In the news

The article uses the term to identify a specific type of virus—decapod iridescent virus 1—that impacts the crustacean farming industry.

Global consultation sets research priorities for crustacean health

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