amphipodan
|am-phi-po-dan|
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/æmˈfɪpədæn/
(amphipod)
small aquatic crustacean
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphipod' 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 'amphipod.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having feet on both sides,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of small crustacean.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the order Amphipoda, which are small, shrimp-like crustaceans.
The amphipodan was found in the shallow waters of the bay.
Synonyms
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