pauropod

/ˈpɔːroʊpɒd/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, legless arthropod that belongs to the class Pauropoda and has a long, slender body.

“The researcher studied the pauropod’s unique characteristics and habits.”

2. noun

A member of the class Pauropoda, a group of small, legless arthropods.

“The pauropod was discovered in a hidden cave deep in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • arthropod
  • crustacean
  • insect

Antonyms

  • mollusk
  • vertebrate