Definition

A type of marine arthropod commonly known as a sea spider, characterized by a long, thin body and long legs, often found in ocean environments.

Example

The pycnogonid crawled along the ocean floor, its long legs moving gracefully through the water.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a pycnogonid before?

No, what is that?

It's a type of sea spider, really interesting to look at!

Wow, that sounds cool! I need to check them out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pycnogonid → It is formed from "pycnos" (from Greek πυκνός, meaning dense or thick) and "gonid" (from Greek γωνία, meaning angle or corner). The word refers to a group of marine arthropods characterized by their thick bodies and long legs, resembling a spider-like form.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dense' ('pycnos') to remember that 'pycnogonid' refers to a thick-bodied marine creature with long legs.

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