Crustaceology

/ˌkɹʌsteɪʃiˈɒlədʒi/ noun

Definition

The branch of science that studies crustaceans and their characteristics, behavior, and life cycles.

Etymology

From crustacean (Latin crusta 'shell') plus -ology (Greek -logia meaning 'study of'). This is the formal scientific discipline dedicated to understanding all aspects of crustacean life.

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Crustaceology reveals that crabs can taste with their feet and that some lobsters can live over 100 years—their exoskeletons don't age like our skin does, which is why they're kind of biological mysteries.

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