LTA

Pronunciation: /el-tee-ay/

Category: Taxonomy

Singular: LTA

Plural: LTAs

Definition

This term is not a standard scientific classification in entomology or arachnology. The concept of 'legless terrestrial arthropods' is not recognized as a formal taxonomic category.

Etymology

An acronym coined from the descriptive phrase 'Legless Terrestrial Arthropod.'

Example

The soil-dwelling organisms classified as LTAs play a crucial role in the decomposition of organic material.

Synonyms

Legless arthropods

Related Terms

Arthropoda
Myriapoda
Symphylan
Soil fauna

Usage Notes

While LTAs is a descriptive grouping rather than a formal taxonomic category, it is used to categorize various legless arthropods found in terrestrial environments.