Diplopod, also known as millipedes, are arthropods that belong to the class Diplopoda. These creatures have a long segmented body and numerous legs, with the total number of legs ranging from 30 to 400 depending on the species. If you're searching for synonyms to refer to these fascinating creatures, you can use the term "myriapods," which encompasses millipedes, centipedes, and other similar multicellular invertebrates. Another common synonym for diplopod is "millipede," which literally means "thousand-legged" and reflects their high numbers of legs. Other synonyms include "arthropod," "segmented worm," and "thousand-legger," which are all commonly used to describe these creatures.