Apodal

Pronunciation
/ap-oh-dahl/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Apodal
Plural
Apodal

Definition

The condition of lacking feet or legs.

Etymology

From Greek 'apo-', meaning 'without', and 'podos', meaning 'foot'.

Example

Apodal larvae, such as those of certain flies and beetles, lack legs.

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