I. ˈapəd ə l adjective
also ap·o·dan -dən, -d ə n ; or ap·o·dous -dəs
Etymology: Greek apod-, apous + English -al or -an or -ous
1. : having no feet : footless
2. : lacking appendages
eels and some insect larvae are apodal
3.
[New Latin Apodes & Apoda + English -al or -an or -ous ]
: of or relating to the Apoda or Apodes
II. noun
also apodan “
( -s )
: an apodal animal