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Arthropod comes from the Greek meaning "jointed feet", which is what arthropods have, as well as an external skeleton, which they shed when growing.

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Jointed legs.

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Where does arthropods name come from?

The phylum arthropoda takes its name from the Greek for "jointed foot" or jointed leg; arthropods are characterized by their jointed appendages.


What is the name of the phylum of the Arthropods?

Arthropoda. :P


What is the name of the group to which arachnids and insects both belong?

its an Arthropod


Does arthropods mean spiny skinned?

No, it means "jointed legs". ^^


What is the name for the paired sensory appendages found in arthropods?

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What is the common name for arthropods?

Those are Spiders!


What type of inscets are in arthropods and name each inscets that is arthropods?

All insects are arthropods. The phylum Arthropoda contains the classes Insecta (insects), Crustacea (crabs, lobsters, etc), Chelicerata (arachnids) and a few others.


Why are arthropods called arthropods?

They express the characteristics inherent to arthropods. All insects are arthropods. Not all arthropods are insects.


What animals are exoskelitons?

I'm assuming you mean "what animals HAVE exoskeletons". The answer: Arthropods.


Are mammals part of the arthropods?

NO Mammals are not arthropods. Arthropods are insects.


What do you call the jaw of an arthropod?

Well, actually, arthropods don't have jaws, but I know what you mean. Arthropods have mandibles. Mandibles open side to side, which is great for slicing and tearing!


What does bane of arthropods mean in minecraft?

Bane of Arthropods will kill Spiders, and Cave Spiders fasyer than any other Enchantment!