Decapitation - ț̢
Traumatic or experimentally induced separation of the head from the body in an animal or human.
Synonyms : Decapitations
Decapoda (Crustacea) - ț̢
The largest order of CRUSTACEA, comprising over 10,000 species. They are characterized by three pairs of thoracic appendages modified as maxillipeds, and five pairs of thoracic legs. The order includes the familiar shrimps, crayfish (ASTACOIDEA), true crabs (BRACHYURA), and lobsters (NEPHROPIDAE and PALINURIDAE), among others.
Synonyms : Decapods, Sicyoniidae
Decapodiformes - ț̢
A superorder of CEPHALOPODS comprised of squid, cuttlefish, and their relatives. Their distinguishing feature is the modification of their fourth pair of arms into tentacles, resulting in 10 limbs.
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Decarboxylation - ț̢
The removal of a carboxyl group, usually in the form of carbon dioxide, from a chemical compound.