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cephalopod

cephalopod

7.9
Relating to animals like an octopus or a squid
  • adjective
  • /ˈsɛfələˌpɒd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cefalópodo
  • She specializes in cephalopod anatomy, particularly the nervous system of squids.

Examples

  • The cephalopod species, especially the octopus, display remarkable intelligence and problem-solving skills.

  • The team observed cephalopod behavior in their underwater habitat.

  • The museum has a new exhibit featuring cephalopod fossils from the Jurassic period.

  • The cephalopod anatomy is fascinating.

  • Do you know much about cephalopod behavior?

  • Researchers are studying how a cephalopod can change its color and texture to blend into its surroundings.

  • During the dive, the team encountered a cephalopod that swiftly changed colors when threatened.

Synonyms

cephalopodan
vscephalopod
  • Specialized
9.1

Relating to sea animals like octopus, squid, and cuttlefish

has identical meaning but is a different word form or variant spelling

Compounds

cephalopod mollusk
  • Specialized
6.7

A sea animal with a large head, big eyes, and many arms with suckers like an octopus or squid

Surface Forms

cephalopod positive

Morphology

cephalopod = cephal (opaque) = cephal + pod

The adjectival sense is a direct scientific formation from Greek combining forms and remains specialized vocabulary not transparently understandable from its parts by general learners.

Etymology

Cephalopod as an adjective comes from the same Greek parts cephalo- 'head' and -pod 'foot'. That's why it means 'relating to animals that have feet on their head', like octopus and squid.