Ecdysozoa

Pronunciation
/ek-dih-soh-ZOH-uh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Ecdysozoan
Plural
Ecdysozoa

Definition

A proposed superphylum of invertebrates that shed their cuticle, including nematodes and arthropods.

Etymology

From Greek 'ekdysis', meaning 'shedding' or 'molting', and 'zōon', meaning 'animal'.

Example

The Ecdysozoa superphylum encompasses a wide range of organisms, from microscopic nematodes to large insects.

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