Definitions for: Tardigrada


[n] in some classifications considered a separate phylum: microscopic arachnid-like invertebrates living in water or damp moss having 4 pairs of legs and instead of a mouth a pair of stylets or needle-like piercing organs connected with the pharynx



Webster (1913) Definition: Tar`di*gra"da, n. pl. [NL. See Tardigrade, a.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) A tribe of edentates comprising the sloths.
They are noted for the slowness of their movements when on
the ground. See Sloth, 3.

2. (Zo["o]l.) An order of minute aquatic arachnids; -- called
also bear animalcules, sloth animalcules, and {water
bears}.

Synonyms: class Tardigrada

See Also: Arthropoda, class, phylum Arthropoda, tardigrade

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