Arthropodan (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to invertebrates of the phylum Arthropoda.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Arthropodan respiratory systems, such as those found in insects and spiders, often rely on book lungs or tracheae.
- The scientist spent her career studying arthropodan evolution and how it influenced the development of various invertebrate species.
- Arthropodan exoskeletons have been found to possess unique properties, such as high strength-to-weight ratios.
- In some arthropodan species, simple eye structures consist of just a few sensory cells that can detect light and darkness.
- The discovery of a well-preserved arthropodan fossil allowed researchers to reevaluate their understanding of ancient ecosystems.