a. Zool. [f. Gr. ἀποδ-, see APOD(E + -OUS.] Footless, apod.
1816. Kirby & Spence, Entomol., II. xxi. 269. Apodous larvæ, or those that move without legs.
1836. Todd, Cycl. Anat. & Phys., I. 166/2. A certain number of Annelida are completely apodous.