Anisopod

/ˌænɪˈsoʊpɒd/ noun

Definition

A type of crustacean from the group Isopoda that has unequal or asymmetrical legs, or an organism with unequal appendages.

Etymology

From Greek 'anisos' (unequal) + 'poda' (feet/legs). Zoologists created this term to classify certain crustaceans.

Kelly Says

While most isopods have legs that match pretty well, anisopods break the mold with legs of different sizes—nature's way of proving that even animals that look like tiny armored slugs can have surprising variations!

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