octopods
Biological term for the order Octopoda, encompassing octopuses and related species. Contrasts with 十腕類 (decapods).
See also: 十腕類
Octopuses are classified as octopods.
Compound of 八 (eight), 腕 (arm), and 類 (category, order), literally 'eight-armed category'. A taxonomic term formed in Japanese based on morphological characteristics.