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    arthropod
    /ˈɑːθrəpɒd/

    noun

    • 1. an invertebrate animal of the large phylum Arthropoda, such as an insect, spider, or crustacean.

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  2. www.britannica.com › animal › arthropodArthropod | Definition, Examples, Characteristics, Classes,...

    Jun 20, 2024 · Arthropods are animals with a jointed exoskeleton, segmented body, and paired appendages. They include insects, crustaceans, spiders, mites, and more. Learn about their diversity, evolution, and adaptations.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ArthropodArthropod - Wikipedia

    Arthropods (/ ˈ ɑːr θ r ə p ɒ d / ARTH-rə-pod) are invertebrates in the phylum Arthropoda. They possess an exoskeleton with a cuticle made of chitin, often mineralised with calcium carbonate, a body with differentiated segments, and paired jointed appendages.

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  5. biologydictionary.net › arthropodArthropod - Definition, Characteristics, Examples and Types |...

    Oct 4, 2019 · Arthropods are invertebrate animals with exoskeletons, segmented bodies, and jointed appendages. They include insects, arachnids, crustaceans, and more. Learn about their evolution, diversity, and adaptations.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishARTHROPOD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Arthropods are animals with no spine, a hard outer skin, legs with bones joined together, and a body divided into sections. Learn more about arthropods, their characteristics, and some examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  7. www.biologyonline.com › dictionary › arthropodArthropod - Definition and Examples - Biology Online Dictionary

    Jul 23, 2021 · An arthropod is an invertebrate living organism characterized by the presence of multiple joints, a chitinous exoskeleton, segmentation, and an open circulatory system. The chitinous exoskeleton has a protective function for the internal organs of the organisms.

  8. evolution.berkeley.edu › what-is-an-arthropodWhat is an arthropod? - Understanding Evolution

    Arthropods are a motley crew: cockroaches, crabs, butterflies, beetles, centipedes, scorpions, shrimp, spiders, lobsters, lice, ticks, termites, potato bugs, and sea monkeys (a.k.a., brine shrimp) — they’re all examples of arthropods.

  9. study.com › academy › lessonArthropod | Definition, Types & Evolution - Lesson | Study.com

    Nov 21, 2023 · Arthropods are invertebrates with segmented bodies; their name means jointed foot. The term arthropods derive from the Greek words: arthros-, meaning segmented, and -poda, meaning foot.