Meaning of the word arthropods in English

What does arthropods mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

arthropods

US /ˈɑːrθrəˌpɑːdz/
UK /ˈɑːθrəˌpɒdz/

Plural Noun

invertebrate animals having an exoskeleton, a segmented body, and paired jointed appendages. Arthropods constitute the phylum Arthropoda, which includes insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.

Example:
Spiders, insects, and crabs are all examples of arthropods.
The study focused on the diversity of marine arthropods in coral reefs.
Related Word: