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Arthropods

Phylum of invertebrate animals with jointed legs, segmented bodies, and exoskeletons.

arthropod animals jointed-legged creatures

A large phylum of invertebrate animals characterized by jointed legs, segmented bodies, and exoskeletons. Arthropods include insects, arachnids, crustaceans, and myriapods.

Etymology

Arthropods derive from the Greek words 'arthron' (joint) and 'podus' (foot).

Explain Like I’m 5

Arthropods are a huge group of animals like insects, spiders, and crustaceans that have hard outer shells and lots of legs.

Fun Facts

Arthropods make up over 80% of all known animal species
,Scorpions are arthropods and can live for over 20 years
,Beetles have hard forewings that protect their flight wings

FAQ

What are arthropods? They are a phylum of invertebrate animals
,How many legs do they have? Most have six or eight, but some have more or fewer
,What is an exoskeleton? It's a hard outer covering that protects their bodies

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Animals Invertebrates

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Insects Arachnids Crustaceans Myriapods

Indexes

animal biological classification invertebrate

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