Gnathopoda

/næˈθɒp.ə.də/ noun

Definition

The plural form or collective group of gnathopods; the jaw-like appendages of crustaceans considered as a unit.

Etymology

Plural form of gnathopod, following the standard Greek plural pattern with the -a ending, used in zoological classification.

Kelly Says

Marine biologists often reference the gnathopoda as a group when studying how crustaceans process and handle their food with these specialized leg-jaw hybrids!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.