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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

Fungi have evolved mutualisms with numerous insects in Phylum Arthropoda: jointed, legged invertebrates.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2015

Arthropoda is the largest phylum in the animal world in terms of numbers of species, and insects form the single largest group within this phylum.

From Textbooks Apr. 25, 2013

The posterior section of the body, behind the thorax, in insects, crustaceans, and other Arthropoda.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster

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