ar·thro·pod (är thr -p d )n. Any of numerous invertebrate animals of the phylum Arthropoda, including insects, crustaceans, arachnids, and myriapods. |
arthropod
[är′thrəpod′]
Etymology: Gk, arthron + pous, foot
a member of the Arthropoda, a large phylum of animal life that includes crabs and lobsters as well as mites, ticks, spiders, and insects. Arthropods generally are distinguished by a jointed exoskeleton (shell) and paired, jointed legs. They bite, sting, cause allergic reactions, and may serve as vectors for viruses and other disease-causing agents.
arthropod
an individual of the phylum arthropoda.
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