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An [[Arthropodoid]] is a [[creature]] that exhibits characteristics similar to [[Terra]]n Arthropods such as spiders or crustaceans.
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An [[Arthropodoid]] or ''Arthropoid'' is the [[typoid]] classification of creatures exhibiting characteristics similar to [[Terra]]n Arthropods such as spiders or crustaceans. Arthropodoids an overlapping classification with [[Crustaceanoid]] and sometimes considered an esoteric subclassification of [[Insectoid]].
* The term [[Arthropoid]] is also used interchangeably.
 
* It is a classification of [[creature]] type.
 
* It is a type of [[lifeform]].
 
 
 
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
An arthropodoid [[creature]] is distinguished by a number of characteristics:
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An arthropodoid is distinguished by a number of characteristics:
 
* Segmented bodies consisting of two or more parts: typically a fused head and thorax (a cephalothorax) and an abdomen.
 
* Segmented bodies consisting of two or more parts: typically a fused head and thorax (a cephalothorax) and an abdomen.
 
* An exoskeleton or a hard, shell-like covering on the outside of the body.
 
* An exoskeleton or a hard, shell-like covering on the outside of the body.
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* Antennae, typically mounting sensory organs.
 
* Antennae, typically mounting sensory organs.
 
* An open circulatory system.
 
* An open circulatory system.
 
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=== Similar Forms ===
 
Arthropodoids are considered to be a relatively esoteric subclassification of [[Insectoid]], primarily used by [[biologist]]s to specifically identify a [[creature]] type.
 
  
 
=== Specific Species Examples ===
 
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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== See also ==
Most [[biologist]]s agree that a [[creature]] should exhibit at least three of the characteristics associated with arthropodoids to qualify as an arthropodoid, though others set the limit at two. The term is necessarily generic.
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It is relatively common for a [[creature]] to meet sufficient criteria to qualify as more than one classification of animal.
 
  
 
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|S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
 
|S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
|S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
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An Arthropodoid or Arthropoid is the typoid classification of creatures exhibiting characteristics similar to Terran Arthropods such as spiders or crustaceans. Arthropodoids an overlapping classification with Crustaceanoid and sometimes considered an esoteric subclassification of Insectoid.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

An arthropodoid is distinguished by a number of characteristics:

  • Segmented bodies consisting of two or more parts: typically a fused head and thorax (a cephalothorax) and an abdomen.
  • An exoskeleton or a hard, shell-like covering on the outside of the body.
  • Three or more pairs of jointed appendages referred to as legs. These are typically used for walking.
  • Antennae, typically mounting sensory organs.
  • An open circulatory system.

Specific Species Examples[edit]

Selected Arthropodoid Species Examples
Species Sophonce Remarks
Amindii AKA Grasshoppers Sophont None
Ashdak Meshukiiba AKA Cow Ant Proto-Sophont None
Bove Sophont None
Dust Strider Creature They are native to Chamois in the Spinward Marches.
Eheen Sophont None
Hoplite Creature None
Horseshoe Crab Creature They are native to Terra.
Nocjaw Creature None
Sapow Creature None
Shrieker Sophont None
Xaruah Sophont None

See also[edit]

Selected Typoids

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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