noun
- small crustaceans with laterally compressed bodies, typically found in marine and freshwater environments
Usage: zoology; plural form
Examples
- The marine biologist collected amphipods from the tide pools.
- Amphipods are important food sources for many fish species.
- These tiny amphipods can be found under rocks in shallow water.
- The aquarium’s ecosystem includes various amphipods that help clean the tank.
- Freshwater amphipods are commonly used as fish bait.
- Scientists study amphipods to understand marine food webs.