arthropod

Noun

Meaning

One of the Arthropoda.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

ant weaver mantis entomological caterpillar arachnid animal fish mosquito reptile formic crustacean centipede gnat ladybug

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Antonyms

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Hypernyms

invertebrate

Hyponyms

arachnid fly mosquito shrimp crustacean centipede

Related terms

arthropodean

Phrases with the word

arthropod phylum arthropod bite arthropod class aquatic arthropod myriapod arthropod bite of an arthropod

Examples

After moulting, an arthropod is described as teneral, a callow; it is "fresh", pale and soft-bodied. Source: Internet

A single nematocyst has been shown to suffice in paralyzing a small arthropod ( Drosophila larva ). Source: Internet

Subsequently, a soft part of the prey item (usually a joint membrane in arthropod prey) is identified, punctured with a bite from the jaws, and injected with saliva. Source: Internet

These 543-million-year-old embryos support the emergence of some aspects of arthropod development earlier than previously thought in the late Proterozoic. Source: Internet

Fungi, such as Coccidioides immitis, also possess degradative chitinases related to their role as detritivores and also to their potential as arthropod pathogens. Source: Internet

Haemosporidia The Haemosporidia have more complex lifecycles that alternate between an arthropod and a vertebrate host. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

arthroplasty arthropleura arthropleurid arthropod bite arthropod class arthropod family