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Arthropod: meaning, definitions and examples

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arthropod

 

[ ˈɑːrθrəpɒd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal classification

An invertebrate animal of the large phylum Arthropoda, such as an insect, spider, or crustacean, with a segmented body and jointed limbs.

Examples of usage

  • Spiders are arthropods because they have eight legs and a segmented body.
  • Insects, such as beetles and butterflies, are also considered arthropods.
  • Crustaceans like crabs and lobsters are another example of arthropods.

Translations

Translations of the word "arthropod" in other languages:

🇵🇹 artrópode

🇮🇳 अर्थोपोडा

🇩🇪 Gliederfüßer

🇮🇩 artropoda

🇺🇦 членистоногі

🇵🇱 stawonogi

🇯🇵 節足動物 (せっそくどうぶつ)

🇫🇷 arthropode

🇪🇸 artrópodo

🇹🇷 eklem bacaklı

🇰🇷 절지동물

🇸🇦 مفصليات

🇨🇿 členovci

🇸🇰 článkonožce

🇨🇳 节肢动物 (jiézhī dòngwù)

🇸🇮 členonožci

🇮🇸 liðdýr

🇰🇿 бунақденелілер

🇬🇪 ართროპოდები

🇦🇿 artropodlar

🇲🇽 artrópodo

Etymology

The term 'arthropod' comes from the Greek words 'arthro-' meaning joint and 'podos' meaning foot. Arthropods are one of the most diverse groups of animals on Earth, with over a million described species. They have been around for over 500 million years and have evolved to occupy almost every habitat on the planet, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,336, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.