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uropod in a sentence

n.

Definition

UROPOD: a pair of appendages in crustaceans, typically located at the rear, that aid in locomotion and can assist in propulsion.

Sample Sentences

  1. The uropod is a critical part of a crustacean's locomotion.
  2. In some species of shrimp, the uropod helps to propel them swiftly backward.
  3. Researchers observed that the structure of the uropod varies significantly among different decapod species.
  4. During the dissection, the students noted the uropod's role in the animal's swimming mechanism.
  5. The uropod, located at the rear, is essential for the agile movements of many aquatic invertebrates.

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