isopodous
|i-so-pod-ous|
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/aɪˈsɑpədəs/
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/aɪˈsɒpədəs/
equal-footed
Etymology
'isopodous' originates from Greek elements via New Latin/English: 'iso-' from Greek 'isos' meaning 'equal' and 'pod-/pous' from Greek 'pous' meaning 'foot', combined with the English adjective-forming suffix '-ous'.
'isopodous' developed from the taxonomic term 'Isopoda' (coined in the 19th century from Greek 'isos' + 'pous'), with the adjectival suffix '-ous' appended to form an adjective meaning 'having the characteristics of isopods' or 'having equal feet'.
Initially used mainly in zoological/taxonomic contexts to denote relation to the order Isopoda, its usage broadened in morphological descriptions to mean 'having similar or equal limbs/feet'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having appendages (feet or limbs) that are similar in form; belonging to or resembling isopods (order Isopoda) or exhibiting equal/ uniform limb structure.
Many benthic crustaceans are isopodous, with each pereopod similar in form.
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Last updated: 2025/09/18 16:55