allodesmism

/ˌæləˈdɛzmɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A term used to describe a type of millipede, specifically a genus of the family Sphaerotrichopidae.

“The entomologist specialized in the study of millipedes, including the unique characteristics of allodesmism.”

Synonyms

  • millipede
  • sphaerotrichopid

Antonyms

  • centipede