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phyllopod

[ fil-uh-pod ]

noun

  1. any crustacean of the order Phyllopoda, having leaflike swimming appendages.

adjective

  1. belonging or pertaining to the Phyllopoda.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of phyllopod1

From the New Latin word Phyllopoda, dating back to 1860–65. See phyllo-, -pod

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Example Sentences

From the protopodites of both the latter spring strong hooks like those of the Copepod and Phyllopod Nauplii.

The Crustacea on the other hand are clearly descended from a Phyllopod-like ancestor, which can be in no way related to Peripatus.

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