amphipod
part of speech
noun (an amphipod, amphipods)
meaning for a pupil
An amphipod is a small shrimp-like animal with no shell on its back, such as the sand hopper found on beaches. tree →
sense in the lessons
In science lessons on minibeasts, rock pools and food chains it is a common invertebrate. Phrases: freshwater amphipod, sand hoppers.
examples
- Sand hoppers are amphipods that jump on the beach. tree →
- Amphipods are food for fish and birds. tree →
- We found amphipods under stones in the stream. tree →
- Amphipods are crustaceans, like crabs and shrimps. tree →
- Some amphipods live in the deepest ocean trenches. tree →
- Our pond dip found tiny amphipods. tree →
note
Countable. From Greek amphi (both kinds) + pod (foot). Related groups: isopods (woodlice), decapods (crabs).
Trees and pragmatics
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