Apodous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Apodous is an adjective meaning (chiefly biology) apodal.
Meaning
(chiefly biology) apodal.
Example Sentences
Weevil larvae are apodous; in contrast, most scarab larvae bear six hooklike legs.
Snakes, worms, certain fish, and other limbless creatures are all apodous, while visibly similar creatures (such as millipedes or centipedes) use a different type of movement called a metachronal gait.
Synonyms for apodous
Depending on context, synonyms include apodal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include apodal, apod, apodemic, apophysate, abactinal, aproctous.
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