pleopods

Meaning

of Pleopod

Source: Webster's dictionary

By the last mysis stage, the beginnings of pleopods have appeared on the first five segments of the abdomen. Source: Internet

For this purpose, the first pleopods (legs attached to the abdomen) of the male are constructed as mating tools. Source: Internet

The post-larva or juvenile stage is characterised by the use of the pleopods for locomotion. Source: Internet