endopods
/ˈɛndəˌpɑdz/
noun
- The inner branch of a two-branched limb (biramous limb) in crustaceans and some other arthropods, used for walking, grasping, or sensing.
- In crayfish, the endopods are the inner legs that help with fine movements.
- The shrimp uses its endopods to walk along the ocean floor.
- The biologist examined the endopods under a microscope to identify the species.