Amphipoda (Noun)
Meaning
Small flat-bodied semiterrestrial crustaceans: whale lice; sand-hoppers; skeleton shrimp.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Amphipoda is a diverse group of small flat-bodied semiterrestrial crustaceans found in a wide range of aquatic environments.
- Some species of amphipoda have evolved to live on land and can be found in moist areas such as under rocks or in leaf litter.
- Whale lice, a type of amphipoda, are known to infest the skin of various whale species and feed on their skin and oils.
- Amphipoda are often found in intertidal zones where they feed on algae and small invertebrates.
- The skeleton shrimp, a type of amphipoda, has a unique transparent body that allows it to blend in with its surroundings.