amphipoda
|am-phi-po-da|
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/æmˈfɪpədə/
small crustacean
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphipoda' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphipous,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'pous' meant 'foot.'
Historical Evolution
'amphipous' transformed into the Latin word 'amphipoda,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphipoda.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having feet on both sides,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of crustacean.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a diverse order of small, shrimp-like crustaceans that are found in marine and freshwater environments.
Amphipoda are often found in the benthic zone of aquatic environments.
Synonyms
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