1. plural of isopod; small crustaceans with flattened bodies, typically having seven pairs of legs, including woodlice and pill bugs
Usage: zoology; plural form

Examples

• Isopodans are commonly found in damp environments like under logs and leaf litter.
• The biology class studied isopodans to understand crustacean anatomy.
• Isopodans such as pill bugs can roll into a ball when threatened.
• Many isopodans are terrestrial, while others live in marine or freshwater habitats.
• Gardeners often encounter isopodans in their compost piles.