1. an arthropod of the class Diplopoda, characterized by a cylindrical body with two pairs of legs on most body segments; a millipede.
Usage: scientific/zoological term; often used interchangeably with 'millipede' in general contexts

Examples

• The diplopod curled into a tight spiral when threatened.
• Diplopods are commonly found in damp soil and leaf litter.
• Unlike centipedes, diplopods have two pairs of legs per body segment.
• The garden was home to several species of diplopods.
• Diplopods play an important role in decomposing organic matter in ecosystems.