1. Plural of diplopod; arthropods of the class Diplopoda, commonly known as millipedes, characterized by two pairs of legs per body segment.
Usage: scientific/zoological term; plural form

Examples

• Diplopods are found in moist environments such as forests and gardens.
• Unlike centipedes, diplopods have two pairs of legs on most body segments.
• The museum's insect collection includes several preserved diplopods.
• Diplopods play an important role in decomposing dead plant material in soil.
• Students learned to distinguish diplopods from centipedes in their biology class.