myriopoda

Example:Scientists are studying the behavior of millipedes to understand their role in the ecosystem.

Definition:an elongated arthropod that typically has many segments each with two pairs of legs. The most common millipedes are in the order Diplopoda.

Example:I found a centipede in my garden, and it scurried away when I approached.

Definition:an elongated, many-legged limbless arthropod, the largest specimens with over 300 legs. Centipedes are in the class Chilopoda.

Example:Myriopods are a subgroup of arthropods, which includes a vast array of species.

Definition:a phylum comprising insects, arachnids, crustaceans, and myriapods, which are characterized by a segmented body with jointed legs and an exoskeleton made of chitin.