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Anatomy and life stagePleopod
Bounded definition
One of the paired appendages under the abdomen, often called swimmerets.
Do not infer more: Male pleopod structures can be taxonomically important and usually require an appropriate adult view.
Wording people may use
swimmeret, swimmerets.
Use the term in context
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Editorial definition reviewed 2026-08-12. It adds no diagnosis, universal care target or new biological evidence. Challenge this wording or provide a source.