amphipoda




Term: amphipoda

Literally meaning: “from both sides, 
 laterally

Origin: Anc Greek

Anc Greek αμφίς/amfi(=both sides equally),  
Coined/History

Definition

Amphipoda is the taxinomic order of marine crustaceans with  a large
 number of leg-like appendages like the beach fleas, sand hoppers.

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