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arthropodan

arthropodan

9.6
Relating to animals like insects, spiders and crabs that have a hard outer shell and many legs
  • adjective
  • /ˌɑrθrəˈpoʊdən/
  • Specialized
: artropodado
  • The arthropodan species includes crabs and spiders.

Examples

  • Many arthropodan species, like spiders and crabs, have a hard exoskeleton.

  • Scientists classify a wide range of animals as arthropodan, including insects and crustaceans.

  • Many arthropodan species undergo metamorphosis during their life cycles.

  • The arthropodan exoskeleton provides both protection and support for the animal.

  • The scientist delivered a lecture on arthropodan evolution and diversity.

  • Many arthropodan creatures have exoskeletons.

  • The study of arthropodan behavior reveals fascinating insights into their adaptations.

Synonyms

arthropodal
vsarthropodan
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Relating to animals with jointed legs and a hard outer shell, like insects, spiders, and crabs

is more specific focusing on invertebrate members rather than animals
arthropodous
vsarthropodan
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to animals without backbones that have jointed legs and a hard outer shell like insects or crabs

is identical in meaning but differs in suffix or spelling

Surface Forms

arthropodan positive

Morphology

arthropodan = arthropod (transparent) = arthropod + an

Clear adjective formation from the noun 'arthropod' with the productive suffix '-an' meaning 'relating to'.

Etymology

Arthropodan comes from the Greek parts arthro- 'joint' and pod 'foot', so it means 'jointed foot'. It names animals like insects and crabs that have legs with joints and often a hard outer shell, which is why the word describes animals without backbones.