Arthropoda
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Arthropoda
1865–70; < New Latin; arthro-, -poda ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Insects, spiders, crustaceans and many-footed critters such as millipedes are members of the phylum Arthropoda.
From Washington Post
Insects share many characteristics with crustaceans, which are coveted and esteemed; both are members of the phylum Arthropoda.
From New York Times
Scientists recognize eight major phyla to describe most common animals: Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Annelida, Mollusca, Arthropoda, Echinodermata and Chordata.
From Scientific American
Within the phylum Arthropoda, most of our specimens belonged to class Insecta.
From New York Times
And the wings, though not always present, are highly characteristic of the Hexapoda, since no other group of the Arthropoda has acquired the power of flight.
From Project Gutenberg
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