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Arthropoda

American  
[ahr-throp-uh-duh] / ɑrˈθrɒp ə də /

noun

  1. the phylum comprising the arthropods.


Etymology

Origin of Arthropoda

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

Example Sentences

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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

Group Characters.—We shall now pass the groups of the Arthropoda in review, attempting to characterize them in such a way as will indicate their probable affinities and genetic history.

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