amphipod

UK
/ˈæmfɪpɒd/
US
/ˈæmfɪpɑd/

Translations

amphipodnoun
amphipods
pl
UK
/ˈæmfɪpɒd/
US
/ˈæmfɪpɑd/
The scientist studied the behavior of the amphipod in its natural habitat.
Учёный изучал поведение амфипода в его естественной среде обитания.
Synonyms
amphipodadjective
UK
/ˈæm.fɪ.pɒd/
US
/ˈæm.fɪ.pɑːd/
Used attributively to denote something pertaining to amphipods.

Definitions

amphipodnoun
A small crustacean of the order Amphipoda, typically living in aquatic environments and having a laterally compressed body.
The amphipod scurried along the ocean floor, searching for food among the seaweed.
amphipodadjective
Relating to or characteristic of amphipods (crustaceans of the order Amphipoda).
The study focused on amphipod behavior in polluted estuaries.