Question

These crustaceans or animals with hard shells are called decapods, which means they have 10 legs. The one pair of legs have enlarged pincers which help them grasp and tear their food. Which of the following is a decapod?

• A. Grasshopper
• B. Lobster
• C. Spider
• D. Octopus

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Lobster

• The class Malacostraca is divided into five orders, with over 10,000 species the largest is Decapod. This order also contains the biggest and most familiar crustaceans, such as shrimp, lobsters, crayfish, and crabs.
• The name Decapod means 10 legs, or five pairs of legs. Most decapod's first pair are modified as large claws.