Arthrogastra
plural noun
Ar·thro·gastra
Definition of Arthrogastra
in some classifications
: a primary division of the Arachnida comprising those which have the abdomen segmented (such as the scorpions)
arthrogastran
adjective or nounFrom the M-W Editors
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Origin and Etymology of arthrogastra
New Latin, from arthr- + -gastra (from Greek gastr-, gastēr stomach) — more at gastric
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