Meaning of the word arthropod in English

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arthropod

US /ˈɑːr.θrə.pɑːd/
UK /ˈɑːr.θrə.pɑːd/
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Noun

1.

an invertebrate animal of the large phylum Arthropoda, such as an insect, spider, or crustacean.

Example:
Spiders, insects, and crustaceans are all types of arthropods.
The fossil record shows a rich diversity of ancient arthropods.
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