Arthropoda
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Arthropoda
1865–70; < New Latin; see 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
Fungi have evolved mutualisms with numerous insects in Phylum Arthropoda: jointed, legged invertebrates.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
As in other members of Arthropoda, chelicerates also utilize an open circulatory system, with a tube-like heart that pumps blood into the large hemocoel that bathes the internal organs.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013
The relationships of the Arthropoda thus stated are shown in the subjoined table:— Phylum—Appendiculata.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various
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