isopod
noun
iso·pod
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Definition of isopod
: any of a large order (Isopoda) of small sessile-eyed aquatic or terrestrial crustaceans with the body composed of seven free thoracic segments each bearing a pair of similar legs
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Chief among these sea bottom dwellers are giant isopods, scientifically known as Bathynomus giganteus. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Ancient Giant Isopods Love Eating Alligators, New Study Finds," 12 Apr. 2019 Giant isopods can go a remarkable four years without food. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Ancient Giant Isopods Love Eating Alligators, New Study Finds," 12 Apr. 2019 Most were spineless marine critters: sea stars, sea slugs, oysters, barnacles, mussels, amphipods, bryozoans and isopods. — Ben Guarino, Alaska Dispatch News, "Plastic junk brought invasive species to U.S. after Japan’s 2011 tsunami," 29 Sep. 2017 The connective tissue between the Surface Book’s base and display is an isopod-like piece of aluminum that flexes back and forth thanks to four rotational points. — Margaret Rhodes, WIRED, "The Story Behind the Surface Book’s Crazy New Hinge," 7 Oct. 2015These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'isopod.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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