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Myriapoda

Myriapoda

9.9
Animals with many body segments and legs like millipedes
  • noun
  • /ˌmɪrɪˈɑːpədə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Miriápodos
  • Although centipedes are not part of the Myriapoda, they are often confused with millipedes.

Examples

  • Scientists study the Myriapoda to better understand terrestrial arthropod evolution.

  • The Myriapoda group includes creatures like millipedes.

  • The Myriapoda include familiar creatures such as millipedes, which can be found in moist soil.

  • Many Myriapoda species can be found in damp environments.

  • The Myriapoda include various species such as millipedes and centipedes, known for their numerous legs.

  • During our nature walk, we spotted several Myriapoda crawling on the forest floor, each exhibiting a unique number of segments.

  • Scientists study the Myriapoda to understand their diverse adaptations and the role they play in ecosystems.

Surface Forms

Myriapoda singular
Myriapodas plural

Morphology

Myriapoda = myriapod (opaque) = myriapod + a

The form is a scientific taxonomic formation (myriapod + -a) using Greek combining forms unfamiliar to a general B1 learner, so the relation is not useful for predicting knowledge from common English components.

Etymology

Myriapoda comes from Greek parts myria 'many' and poda 'foot', and myria is like the English word myriad, which means 'many'. So, Myriapoda refers to animals with many feet, such as millipedes.