noun a type of arthropod characterized by having numerous legs, such as centipedes and millipedes
Myriapods play important roles in ecosystems as decomposers and predators.
Myriapods are a group of arthropods that includes centipedes and millipedes, known for their numerous legs and segmented bodies.
Myriapods are a diverse group of organisms with a wide range of adaptations for different habitats.
Myriapods are important in the study of arthropods and their evolutionary history.
Myriapods are classified in the subphylum Myriapoda, which includes four classes: Chilopoda (centipedes), Diplopoda (millipedes), Pauropoda, and Symphyla.
The term 'myriapod' may be used by writers specializing in natural history or biology to describe a group of arthropods including centipedes and millipedes.
Entomologists may use the term 'myriapod' to refer to a specific group of arthropods characterized by having numerous legs and segmented bodies.
Biologists studying arthropods may use the term 'myriapod' to categorize a specific group of invertebrates with a large number of legs and distinct body segments.