Definition

A small, soft-bodied creature that belongs to a group of tiny arthropods, often found in soil and leaf litter.

Example

The pauropod crawled through the damp soil, helping to break down organic matter.

Conversation

Did you know there’s a tiny creature called a pauropod?

Really? I’ve never heard of that before!

Yeah, they look like little worms with lots of legs.

That sounds fascinating! I wonder where they live.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Pauropod** → It is formed from "pauros" (from Greek, meaning small) and "pous, podos" (from Greek, meaning foot). The word "pauropod" refers to a small creature with many feet, specifically a type of myriapod.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('pauros') and 'foot' ('pous') to remember that a pauropod is a small creature with many feet.

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