arthropodous

• Adjectif désignant ce qui appartient aux arthropodes ou qui leur est propre (invertébrés à pattes articulées et squelette externe).

An obsolete adjective meaning belonging to or characteristic of arthropods (invertebrate animals with jointed legs and an exoskeleton).

1. Relating to arthropodsC2formalscientific

   Of or relating to invertebrates of the phylum Arthropoda, characterized by a segmented body, jointed appendages, and an exoskeleton.

   Arthropodé (relatif aux arthropodes)

   • The arthropodous structure of the creature was clearly visible under the microscope.
   • Many arthropodous species, such as insects and crustaceans, have adapted to diverse environments.
   • The fossil showed distinct arthropodous features, including segmented legs.

   Synonymesarthropodalarthropodan