Definition

A type of arthropod that has many legs, including creatures like centipedes and millipedes.

Example

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

Conversation

I just learned about this fascinating creature called a myriopod.

Oh really? What exactly is a myriopod?

It's a type of arthropod with many legs, like millipedes and centipedes.

That sounds interesting! I had no idea there were so many different types.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Myriopod is formed from "myrio-" (from Greek "myrios", meaning countless or innumerable) and "pod" (from Greek "pous", meaning foot). The word refers to creatures with countless feet, such as centipedes and millipedes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'countless' ('myrio-') feet ('pod') to remember that a myriopod is an animal with many legs.

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