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Arthropod

An arthropod is a diverse taxonomic group of invertebrate animals that have jointed appendages, segmented bodies, and an exoskeleton.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Any invertebrate animal belonging to the phylum Arthropoda.

Example Sentences:

• The spider is an arthropod that belongs to the Arachnida class.
• Crabs and lobsters are arthropods classified under the class Crustacea.

Related Products:

• Arachnida
• Crustacea

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Pertaining to or characteristic of arthropods.

Example Sentences:

• Arthropod exoskeletons provide protection to the animals.
• The arthropod anatomy includes jointed legs and a segmented body.