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Pauropoda

Pauropoda

9.9
Small soft-bodied animals that live in soil with eight to ten pairs of legs and branched antennae
  • noun
  • /ˌpɔːroʊˈpoʊdə/
  • Specialized
: pauropodo
  • The presence of branched antennae helps to distinguish Pauropoda from centipedes.

Examples

  • The Pauropoda are often found in moist soil.

  • Scientists discovered a new species of Pauropoda during their soil examination.

  • Although Pauropoda are rarely seen, they play an important role in soil ecosystems.

  • Many Pauropodas contribute to soil health.

  • Although Pauropoda are small and rarely seen, they play an important role in enriching soil health.

  • Scientists discovered a new species of Pauropoda while conducting research on soil invertebrates.

  • The branched antennae of Pauropoda are key distinguishing features that set them apart from other arthropods.

Surface Forms

Pauropoda singular
Pauropodas plural

Etymology

Pauropoda comes from Greek parts pauro- meaning 'few' and -poda meaning 'feet', the same -pod you see in 'tripod'. So Pauropoda literally means 'few-footed', which fits these tiny soil animals that have only a few pairs of legs.