amphipod
noun
Pronunciation: ˈæmfɪpɒd
Definition
A small, crustacean with a flattened body that lacks a shell and typically lives in aquatic environments.
Examples
The beach was teeming with tiny amphipods hiding under the seaweed.
Marine biologists collected several species of amphipods to study the health of the local tide pool.
Unlike crabs, which have a hard outer shell, the amphipod has a soft, segmented body.
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