chân đều

chân đều

Con chân đều này sống dưới đá.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Isopod: A type of crustacean belonging to the order Isopoda, characterized by having seven pairs of legs that are generally similar in shape and size. This includes terrestrial species like woodlice (pill bugs) and aquatic species.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Con chân đều này sống dưới đá. (This isopod lives under rocks.)
    • Chân đều là một bộ động vật giáp xác. (Isopods are an order of crustaceans.)
Advanced Usage
  • This is a specialized zoological term. In everyday conversation, specific common names like "con mọt ẩm" (woodlouse) or "con chấy sách" (booklouse, although this is often a different insect) might be used instead of the scientific term "chân đều".
Variants and Related Words
  • Động vật chân đều: Isopod (animal). This is a fuller form of the term.
  • Bộ Chân đều: Order Isopoda. This refers to the taxonomic order.
Synonyms
  • Con mọt ẩm: Woodlouse, pill bug (a common type of terrestrial isopod).
  • Con rận gỗ: Woodlouse (another common name).
Notes on Meaning
  • The term "chân đều" is a direct translation of "isopod", from the Greek (equal) and (foot), referring to the creature's legs being uniform.
  • It is almost exclusively used in scientific or educational contexts related to biology and zoology.