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Arthropoda

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[ahr-throp-uh-duh] / ɑrˈθrɒp ə də /

noun

  1. the phylum comprising the arthropods.


Etymology

Origin of Arthropoda

1865–70; < New Latin; see arthro-, -poda ( def. )

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Insects share many characteristics with crustaceans, which are coveted and esteemed; both are members of the phylum Arthropoda.

From New York Times Sep. 7, 2018

See the journal Arthropoda Selecta for more details.

From The Guardian Feb. 5, 2016

Phylum Arthropoda includes animals that have been successful in colonizing terrestrial, aquatic, and aerial habitats.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2015

Arthropoda dominate the animal kingdom with an estimated 85 percent of known species, with many still undiscovered or undescribed.

From Textbooks Apr. 25, 2013

N.B.—References to the early literature concerning the group Arthropoda will be found in Carus, Geschichte der Zoologie.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various

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