arthropod
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Noun — An invertebrate animal with a hard outer exoskeleton and several jointed legs or limbs.
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How to use arthropod
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arthropod exoskeleton
arthropod species
arthropod appendages
phylum Arthropoda
It is a scientific term used mainly in biology and zoology rather than in casual speech.
Etymology
Arthropod comes from the New Latin scientific name Arthropoda, which was itself built from Ancient Greek arthron, meaning "joint", and pous, meaning "foot".
Full origin of arthropod →Frequently asked questions
What is an arthropod?
An arthropod is an invertebrate animal with a jointed body and a hard exoskeleton instead of an internal skeleton.
What animals count as arthropods?
Insects, arachnids such as spiders, and other jointed-legged invertebrates are all arthropods.
Why is it called an arthropod?
The name literally means "jointed foot", from the Greek words for joint and foot, referring to their jointed limbs.
