pneumatode

/ˌnjuːməˈtoʊdi/; /njuːməˈtoʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of terrestrial millipede with air-filled body segments.

“The museum exhibit featured a rare species of pneumatode millipede.”

2. noun

In some classifications, a type of terrestrial centipede, especially one belonging to the order Scolopendromorpha.

“The entomologist studied the unique characteristics of the pneumatode centipede.”

Synonyms

  • centipede
  • millipede

Antonyms

  • parapodium