uropodous
/jʊˈrɑpədəs/
adjective
- Having or relating to uropods; used to describe arthropods that possess a tail fan or similar appendages.
- Many uropodous species are found in freshwater habitats.
- The uropodous segment of the shrimp is highly flexible.
- Uropodous crustaceans like lobsters use their tail fans for quick backward movement.