Crustacean Meaning in English

word

US

kɹəˈsteɪʃən

kruh-STAY-shuhn

UK

kɹʌstˈeɪʃən

kruh-STAY-shuhn

Definition

A crustacean is a type of animal with a hard shell and jointed legs, such as a crab, shrimp, or lobster, usually found in water.

Usage & Nuances

Scientific/biological term, most common in formal or technical contexts. 'Crustacean' refers to the whole group (e.g., crabs, lobsters), not one specific animal. Not used for insects or mollusks.

• Spanish: crustáceo
• Portuguese (BR): crustáceo
• Portuguese (PT): crustáceo
• Chinese (Simplified): 甲壳动物
• Chinese (Traditional): 甲殼類動物
• Hindi: क्रस्टेशियन (कशेरुक प्राणी)
• Arabic: قشريات
• Bengali: অর্থপদ (crustacean)
• Russian: ракообразное
• Japanese: 甲殻類
• Vietnamese: động vật giáp xác
• Korean: 갑각류
• Turkish: kabuklu deniz hayvanı - kabuklu (biyoloji)
• Urdu: قشر دار (سمندری جانور)
• Indonesian: krustasea

Example Sentences

A crab is a kind of crustacean.

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Lobsters and shrimp are both crustaceans.

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A shrimp is a small crustacean found in water.

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Many people are allergic to crustaceans like shrimp and crab.

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The restaurant serves only fresh crustaceans caught daily.

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Scientists study crustaceans to learn about ocean life.

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