uropodal
/jʊˈrɑpədəl/
adjective
- Relating to the uropod, which is the last pair of abdominal appendages in certain crustaceans and other arthropods.
- The biologist examined the uropodal structure under a microscope.
- In crayfish, the uropodal fan is used for rapid escape movements.
- The uropodal spines help the shrimp steer while swimming backward.