Myriapod: meaning, definitions and examples

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myriapod

 

[ หˆmษชrษชษ™หŒpษ’d ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of invertebrate

Myriapods are a group of terrestrial arthropods that includes millipedes and centipedes. They are characterized by having elongated bodies with many segments, each typically bearing one or two pairs of legs. Myriapods are important for soil health as they help in decomposition and nutrient cycling.

Synonyms

arthropod, centipede, millipede.

Examples of usage

  • The myriapod crawled under the rock.
  • She studied the behavior of myriapods in the lab.
  • Myriapods can be found in damp environments.
  • This myriapod has over a hundred legs.
  • He took a picture of a colorful myriapod.

Translations

Translations of the word "myriapod" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น miriรกpode

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฏเคฐเฅ€เคชเฅ‰เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Myriapode

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ myriapoda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ั€ั–ะฐะฟะพะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miriapod

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ ใƒชใƒคใƒใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท myriapode

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ miriรกpodo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท myriapod

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค๋ฆฌ๋ฒŒ๋ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฆูŠุฑุงุจูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ myriapod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ myriapod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒ่ถณ่™ซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ miriapod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรฝriapod

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธั€ะธะฐะฟะพะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒžแƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ myriapod

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ myriรกpodo

Etymology

The term 'myriapod' comes from the Greek words 'myrios', meaning 'countless', and 'pous', meaning 'foot'. The name reflects the many legs that characterize this class of organisms. Myriapods are one of the oldest groups of terrestrial animals, with fossil evidence suggesting they have existed for over 400 million years. They play diverse roles in the ecosystem, primarily as decomposers. In ancient times, they were often overlooked compared to more prominent insects, but their ecological importance has become better understood in recent centuries. Today, scientists study myriapods for insights into evolutionary biology and terrestrial habitats.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,231, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.