Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

apode

Adjective

ˈæp.oʊd

Definition

Having no feet or legs.

Examples

Many species of snakes are classified as apode due to their limbless bodies.
The apode characteristic of eels allows them to navigate through water with great ease.
Research on apode animals helps scientists understand evolution in limbless creatures.

Meaning

The term ‘apode’ refers to organisms or creatures that are without feet or limbs, particularly used in zoology to describe certain types of animals in specific classifications.