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Definition of isopod

isopod

/ˈaɪ.səˌpɑːd/
i · so · pod
Plural:isopods
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isopod Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of a large and diverse order of crustaceans (Isopoda) characterized by a flattened body, lack of a carapace, and seven pairs of typically similar legs, including woodlice, pillbugs, and giant deep-sea species.

Example

"While turning over rotting logs in the forest, the students discovered several terrestrial isopods scavenging in the damp soil."

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islet
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from Modern Latin 'Isopoda', derived from Greek 'iso-' (equal) and 'pous, pod-' (foot). The name refers to the relatively uniform size and shape of their legs compared to other crustaceans.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Isopod. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/isopod
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