Amphipoda
Amphipoda
Amphipoda (pronounced am-fi-po-da) is a taxonomic order of malacostracan crustaceans with no carapace and generally with laterally compressed bodies. The term "Amphipoda" is derived from the Greek words "amphi" meaning "on both sides" and "poda" meaning "foot", referring to the different forms of appendages the creatures in this order possess.
Etymology
The term "Amphipoda" is derived from the Greek words "amphi" meaning "on both sides" and "poda" meaning "foot". This refers to the different forms of appendages the creatures in this order possess.
Description
Amphipods are small, usually less than 10 mm long, and are found in nearly all water environments, from fresh to salt water, and from surface waters to the deepest parts of the ocean. They are characterized by their laterally compressed bodies, lack of a carapace, and different forms of appendages.
Classification
Amphipoda is an order within the class Malacostraca, which also includes other orders such as Decapoda (crabs, lobsters, and shrimps) and Isopoda (woodlice and their relatives).
Related Terms
- Malacostraca: The class to which Amphipoda belongs.
- Decapoda: An order within the class Malacostraca, which includes crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
- Isopoda: An order within the class Malacostraca, which includes woodlice and their relatives.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amphipoda
- Wikipedia's article - Amphipoda
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