noun
- a small crustacean with a laterally compressed body, typically found in marine and freshwater environments
Usage: zoological
Examples
- The amphipod scuttled along the ocean floor searching for food.
- Beach hoppers are common amphipods found in sandy coastal areas.
- Scientists collected amphipods from the lake to study water quality.
- The tiny amphipod measured only a few millimeters in length.
- Amphipods serve as an important food source for many fish species.
- The researcher identified several species of amphipods in the sample.