Definition

A type of arthropod that has a long, segmented body with many legs, including creatures like centipedes and millipedes.

Example

The myriapod crawled slowly across the forest floor, its many legs moving in unison.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a myriapod in the garden?

Yeah, I saw a centipede once; it was kind of creepy!

I think they are interesting creatures, though.

Absolutely! I love how many legs they have.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Myriapod is formed from "myria" (from Greek "μυρίος", meaning countless or ten thousand) and "pod" (from Greek "πούς", meaning foot). The term refers to creatures with countless feet, such as centipedes and millipedes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'myria' meaning countless and 'pod' meaning feet — this helps you remember that a myriapod is a creature with many feet.

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