Definitions
- Describing an insect or any other creature with six legs. - Referring to a member of the class Insecta, which includes insects like ants, bees, and beetles. - Talking about a creature with three pairs of legs, such as a grasshopper or a cockroach.
- Describing any invertebrate animal with a segmented body and jointed limbs. - Referring to a member of the phylum Arthropoda, which includes insects, spiders, crustaceans, and millipedes. - Talking about a creature with an exoskeleton, a segmented body, and jointed appendages.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe creatures with multiple legs.
- 2Both words refer to invertebrates.
- 3Both words are used in scientific contexts.
- 4Both words have Greek roots in their names.
- 5Both words are part of larger taxonomic classifications.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Hexapod specifically refers to creatures with six legs, while arthropod encompasses a wider range of creatures with jointed limbs.
- 2Taxonomy: Hexapod is a class within the phylum Arthropoda, while arthropod is the phylum itself.
- 3Structure: Hexapod emphasizes the number of legs, while arthropod emphasizes the segmented body and jointed limbs.
- 4Examples: Hexapod includes only insects, while arthropod includes insects, spiders, crustaceans, and millipedes.
- 5Usage: Hexapod is less commonly used than arthropod, which is more versatile and covers a wider range of creatures.
Remember this!
Hexapod and arthropod are both scientific terms used to describe invertebrate animals with multiple legs and jointed limbs. However, hexapod specifically refers to creatures with six legs, while arthropod encompasses a wider range of creatures with segmented bodies and jointed limbs. Arthropod is more commonly used and covers a wider range of creatures, including insects, spiders, crustaceans, and millipedes.
