Arthropod (noun)

Any member of the phylum Arthropoda, a large and diverse group of invertebrates that includes insects, arachnids, crustaceans, and others, characterized by a segmented body and jointed appendages.

Origin:

From the greek words "arthron" meaning joint and "podos" meaning foot, literally meaning "jointed foot".

Examples:

1. The arthropod's exoskeleton is made of a tough material that protects it from predators.
2. The arthropod's body is divided into segments, each with a specific function.
3. Arthropods have a wide range of sizes, from tiny insects to large crustaceans.
4. The arthropod's nervous system is distributed throughout its body.
5. Arthropods play an important role in many ecosystems, both as predators and prey.