amphipod
/ˈæmfɪpɒd/
noun
- A small crustacean with a flattened body and many legs, often found in water or damp places.
- The amphipod scurried across the wet sand near the tide pool.
- Many fish rely on amphipods as a key part of their diet.
- Scientists found a new species of amphipod living in the deep ocean.