Myriapod

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪriəˌpɒd/

Definitions of myriapod

noun a type of arthropod characterized by having numerous legs, such as centipedes and millipedes

Example Sentences

A1 A myriapod is a type of arthropod with many legs.

A2 I saw a myriapod crawling on the forest floor.

B1 The myriapod's exoskeleton provides protection and support.

B2 Scientists study the behavior of myriapods to better understand their ecological role.

C1 The diversity of myriapods in tropical regions is particularly high.

C2 The classification of myriapods has evolved over time as new species are discovered.

Examples of myriapod in a Sentence

formal The myriapod is a type of arthropod characterized by having numerous legs.

informal I saw a creepy-crawly myriapod in the garden yesterday.

slang That myriapod looks like a tiny centipede!

figurative Dealing with all these paperwork feels like trying to untangle a myriapod of problems.

Grammatical Forms of myriapod

• past tense: myriapodized
• plural: myriapods
• comparative: more myriapod
• superlative: most myriapod
• present tense: myriapods
• future tense: will myriapod
• perfect tense: have myriapoded
• continuous tense: am myriapoding
• singular: myriapod
• positive degree: myriapod
• infinitive: to myriapod
• gerund: myriapoding
• participle: myriapoded

Origin and Evolution of myriapod

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'myriapod' originates from the Greek words 'myrias' meaning 'ten thousand' and 'pous' meaning 'foot'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'myriapod' was first used in the 17th century to refer to a group of arthropods with numerous legs, such as centipedes and millipedes. Over time, the term has been more specifically used to describe the class Myriapoda, which includes four extant groups: Chilopoda (centipedes), Diplopoda (millipedes), Pauropoda, and Symphyla.