Isopoda
Definition
- Noun:
- An order of crustaceans: "Isopoda" is the scientific name for an order of crustaceans that includes woodlice, pill bugs, and related species. They are characterized by having a flattened body, seven pairs of legs, and typically living in marine, freshwater, or damp terrestrial habitats.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The isopoda found under the log are commonly called woodlice.
- Marine biologists study the diverse species within the Isopoda.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific taxonomy: The term "Isopoda" is always capitalized when referring to the formal taxonomic order.
- The order Isopoda is part of the larger class Malacostraca.
Variants and Related Words
- Isopod (n): A singular member of the order Isopoda.
- The giant isopod is a deep-sea creature.
Synonyms
- Woodlice (common name for many terrestrial isopods).
- Pill bugs (common name for isopods that can roll into a ball).
- Sow bugs (common name for certain types of isopods).
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