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diplopod

diplopod

9.9
Relating to millipedes or their body parts
  • adjective
  • /ˈdɪpləˌpɒd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : diplopódico
  • Researchers discovered a new diplopod species in the rainforest soil.

Examples

  • The museum's collection includes several rare diplopod specimens from around the world.

  • The diplopod anatomy is easily recognized by its numerous body segments and pairs of legs.

  • The diplopod species is known for its many legs.

  • Have you ever seen a diplopod in the garden?

  • The diplopod is often found hiding under rocks and leaf litter in damp environments.

  • Studying the diplopod reveals fascinating details about its two pairs of legs per body segment.

  • The vibrant colors of the diplopod serve as camouflage against predators in the forest.

Surface Forms

diplopod positive

Morphology

diplopod = diplo + pod

A technical adjective formed from Greek combining forms that are not readily interpretable by average learners, so the relation to 'millipede' is not transparently inferable.

Etymology

Diplopod as an adjective comes from Greek parts diplo- meaning 'double' and -pod meaning 'foot'. So when something is called diplopod, it is described as like a millipede — having 'double feet' on its body segments.