'amphipodiform' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphipoda,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'poda' meant 'feet.'

'amphipoda' transformed into the English word 'amphipod,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphipodiform.'

Initially, it meant 'having both feet,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'resembling an amphipod.'