Myriapoda
Definition
- Noun:
- A class of arthropods: "Myriapoda" is a taxonomic class within the subphylum Myriapoda, comprising elongated arthropods with numerous body segments, each typically bearing one or two pairs of legs. This class includes millipedes and centipedes.
Usage
- The term "Myriapoda" is used in scientific and zoological contexts to classify and discuss these specific multi-legged invertebrates.
- It functions as a singular proper noun when referring to the taxonomic class.
Examples
- Noun:
- The study focused on the evolutionary history of the Myriapoda.
- Millipedes and centipedes both belong to the class Myriapoda.
Advanced Usage
- "within the Myriapoda": used to specify something as part of this class.
- Several new species were discovered within the Myriapoda.
Variants and Related Words
- Myriapod (n): A member of the class Myriapoda; any arthropod of this group.
- A millipede is a type of myriapod.
- Myriapodous (adj): Of or relating to the Myriapoda.
- The specimen exhibited typical myriapodous characteristics.
Synonyms
- Arthropod class: A more general term; "Myriapoda" is a specific class.
- Multipedes: An informal, descriptive term, not a scientific synonym.
Different Meanings
- The word "Myriapoda" has a single, specific scientific meaning as a taxonomic class. It does not have common, everyday meanings.
Notes
- In modern taxonomic classification, "Myriapoda" is often treated as a subphylum, with classes like Chilopoda (centipedes) and Diplopoda (millipedes) within it. The provided reference definition uses it as a class containing millipedes, reflecting a specific taxonomic view. The core concept of numerous legs and segments remains consistent.
Noun
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arthropods having the body composed of numerous double somites each with two pairs of legs: millipedes
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