Arthropod: Definition and What it is

A large phylum of invertebrate animals with exoskeletons, including insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.

What is an Arthropod?

Arthropods are the largest phylum in the animal kingdom, characterized by jointed legs, segmented bodies, and hard exoskeletons. This group includes insects, arachnids (spiders, ticks, mites), crustaceans, and millipedes/centipedes.

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