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order Octopoda

order Octopoda

8.3
A group of sea animals like octopuses and paper nautiluses
  • noun
  • /ˈɔrdər ˈɒktəˌpoʊdə/
  • Specialized
: orden Octopoda
  • The order Octopoda comprises both the familiar octopus and the paper nautilus.

Examples

  • Members of the order Octopoda are known for their ability to change color and texture.

  • Scientists study the order Octopoda to better understand cephalopod intelligence.

  • The order Octopoda is fascinating to study.

  • Many species belong to the order Octopoda.

  • Members of the order Octopoda are known for their intelligence and problem-solving skills.

  • The order Octopoda includes various species that adapt to different ocean environments.

  • Scientists frequently explore the order Octopoda to learn more about their unique adaptations.

Synonyms

Octopoda
vsorder Octopoda
  • Specialized
1 8.6

A group of sea animals that includes octopuses and the paper nautilus

is the formal taxonomic label with identical scope

Surface Forms

order Octopoda singular
orders Octopoda plural

Morphology

order + Octopoda

The phrase is fully compositional: 'order' (a taxonomic grouping) combined with the taxon name 'Octopoda' yields the straightforward meaning 'the taxonomic order that includes octopuses.' This follows a standard, cross-linguistic scientific naming pattern and is immediately interpretable by learners who know both constituents.

Etymology

Order Octopoda comes from Greek parts octo meaning 'eight' and poda meaning 'feet'. As an 'order', a named group, it names sea animals with eight arms, like the octopus, so the word helps you remember it is the group of eight-footed creatures.