Arthropods (/ ˈɑːrθrəˌpɒd / AR-thrə-pod) [3][4] are invertebrates in the phylum Arthropoda. They possess an exoskeleton with a cuticle made of chitin, often mineralised with calcium …

Nov 7, 2025 · An arthropod is any member of the phylum Arthropoda, the largest phylum in the animal kingdom, which includes such familiar forms as lobsters, crabs, spiders, mites, insects, …

Arthropods are a motley crew: cockroaches, crabs, butterflies, beetles, centipedes, scorpions, shrimp, spiders, lobsters, lice, ticks, termites, potato bugs, and sea monkeys (a.k.a., brine …

Arthropods are members of the phylum Arthropoda, which means "jointed leg." Arthropods include insects, arachnids, and crustaceans. There are more kinds of beetles in the world than any …

Arthropods represent a diverse and abundant group of invertebrate animals, making up over 80% of all known animal species globally. They are found in nearly every habitat on Earth, from …

The word arthropod (from the Greek root words arthro - meaning joint and - pod meaning foot) refers to a unique feature of the group—jointed legs, called appendages, which vary widely in …

The meaning of ARTHROPOD is any of a phylum (Arthropoda) of invertebrate animals (such as insects, arachnids, and crustaceans) that have a segmented body and jointed appendages, a …

Arthropods are eucoelomate with the coelom formed by schizocoely, but the volume of the coelom is much reduced and usually restricted to portions of the reproductive and excretory systems. …

Arthropods (Greek language for "joint-legged") are a large group of invertebrate animals. Insects, spiders, crabs, shrimp, millipedes, and centipedes are all arthropods. In the scientific …

Arthropods (phylum Arthropoda) are the largest phylum of animals and include the insects, arachnids, and crustaceans, as well as millipedes and centipedes, among others.