reptantia (Meaning)
Wordnet
reptantia (n)
lobsters; crabs
Webster
reptantia (n. pl.)
A division of gastropods; the Pectinibranchiata.
Synonyms & Antonyms of reptantia
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reptantia Sentence Examples
- Decapods belonging to the suborder Reptantia possess an exoskeleton that conceals their abdominal region.
- Reptantia species exhibit a prehensile abdomen, enabling them to grasp and hold objects.
- The suborder Reptantia encompasses brachyuran crabs, lobsters, and crayfish, characterized by their flattened tails.
- Reptantia species often employ burrowing behavior as a defensive mechanism to escape predators.
- The ability of Reptantia to move sideways is facilitated by their jointed legs and flattened bodies.
- Reptantia females display maternal care by carrying their eggs on their abdominal appendages until they hatch.
- Some Reptantia species, such as hermit crabs, inhabit abandoned gastropod shells for protection.
- The respiratory system of Reptantia involves gills housed within their branchial chambers.
- Reptantia species play crucial ecological roles as scavengers, predators, and prey in various marine ecosystems.
- The diversity of Reptantia reflects the evolutionary adaptations that have enabled them to occupy diverse habitats worldwide.
FAQs About the word reptantia
lobsters; crabsA division of gastropods; the Pectinibranchiata.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Decapods belonging to the suborder Reptantia possess an exoskeleton that conceals their abdominal region.
Reptantia species exhibit a prehensile abdomen, enabling them to grasp and hold objects.
The suborder Reptantia encompasses brachyuran crabs, lobsters, and crayfish, characterized by their flattened tails.
Reptantia species often employ burrowing behavior as a defensive mechanism to escape predators.
