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order Isopoda

order Isopoda

7.8
A group of animals like woodlice with flat bodies and seven pairs of legs
  • noun
  • /ˈɔrdər ˈaɪsəˌpoʊdə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : orden Isópoda
  • Scientists discovered a new species within the order Isopoda living in the deep sea.

Examples

  • The order Isopoda includes both terrestrial and aquatic species with diverse adaptations.

  • Common woodlice in gardens are familiar representatives of the order Isopoda.

  • The order Isopoda includes various species of woodlice.

  • Many scientists study the order Isopoda for ecological insights.

  • Many species of terrestrial isopods belong to the order Isopoda, including common woodlice that are often found in gardens.

  • The order Isopoda contains various crustaceans, known for their distinctive flattened bodies and multiple legs.

  • Researchers studied the order Isopoda to understand their unique adaptations to different environments.

Synonyms

Isopoda
vsorder Isopoda
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of animals like woodlice with a flat body and seven pairs of legs

states that this group is large rather than just naming it

Surface Forms

order Isopoda singular
order Isopodas plural

Morphology

order + Isopoda

This is a straightforward composition of 'order' (a taxonomic rank) and the taxon name 'Isopoda' so the meaning — the biological order Isopoda, a group of crustaceans including woodlice — is directly derivable from the parts. Taxonomic naming patterns like 'order X' are common across languages and in science, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily understand it.

Etymology

Order Isopoda names a 'group' of crustaceans. The word Isopoda comes from Greek iso- 'equal' and -poda 'feet', and since these animals like woodlice have many similar legs and a flat body, the name makes a clear image of 'equal feet' to help you remember the group.