Arthropoda

[ ahr-throp-uh-duh ]

noun

1. the phylum comprising the arthropods.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Arthropoda¹

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

Example Sentences

Insects, spiders, crustaceans and many-footed critters such as millipedes are members of the phylum Arthropoda.

From Washington Post

Insects share many characteristics with crustaceans, which are coveted and esteemed; both are members of the phylum Arthropoda.

From New York Times

Scientists recognize eight major phyla to describe most common animals: Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Annelida, Mollusca, Arthropoda, Echinodermata and Chordata.

From Scientific American

Within the phylum Arthropoda, most of our specimens belonged to class Insecta.

From New York Times

The nature of these organs is described in the article Arthropoda.

From Project Gutenberg