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Schizopoda

Schizopoda

9.9
A former group of small, transparent sea crustaceans now split into two groups
  • noun
  • /ˌskɪzoʊˈpoʊdə/
  • Archaic
: esquizópodo
  • The order Schizopoda was divided into Mysidacea and Euphausiacea in modern taxonomy.

Examples

  • Many scientific papers from the 19th century discuss the classification of Schizopoda among crustaceans.

  • Early marine biologists often referred to certain shrimplike creatures as Schizopoda.

  • The Schizopoda are fascinating creatures found in deep ocean waters.

  • Many scientists study Schizopoda for their unique adaptations.

  • Early marine biologists often referred to certain shrimplike creatures as Schizopoda.

  • Many scientific papers from the 19th century discuss the classification of Schizopoda among crustaceans.

  • The order Schizopoda was divided into Mysidacea and Euphausiacea in modern taxonomy.

Surface Forms

Schizopoda singular
Schizopodae plural

Etymology

Schizopoda comes from Greek parts schizo- meaning 'split' and -poda meaning 'feet', so imagine tiny shrimplike sea animals with 'split feet'. That's why the name was used for a group of small, transparent marine crustaceans.