Class Myriapoda (Noun)
Meaning
Arthropods having the body composed of numerous double somites each with two pairs of legs: millipedes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The class Myriapoda comprises a group of arthropods distinguished by their elongated, segmented bodies and numerous pairs of legs.
- Members of the class Myriapoda, particularly millipedes, play a significant role in breaking down organic matter in various ecosystems.
- Arthropodologists study the unique characteristics of the class Myriapoda to gain insights into evolutionary adaptations in arthropod body plans.
- Fossil evidence indicates that the class Myriapoda evolved over 400 million years ago, with early forms exhibiting fewer leg pairs than their modern counterparts.
- Some members of the class Myriapoda are important detritivores, helping to recycle nutrients in terrestrial environments through their feeding activities.