anarthropoda
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/ænˌɑːrˈθrɒpədə/
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/ænˌɑːˈθrɒpədə/
animals without jointed limbs
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anarthropoda' originates from New Latin, specifically the prefix 'an-' meaning 'without' and 'arthropoda' meaning 'jointed foot.'
Historical Evolution
'anarthropoda' was coined in modern taxonomy to describe animals lacking the jointed limbs characteristic of arthropods.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'animals without jointed limbs,' and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of invertebrate animals that do not have jointed limbs or segmented bodies, distinguished from arthropods.
Sponges and jellyfish are sometimes classified under anarthropoda.
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Last updated: 2025/07/30 17:52