noun
ecdysozoan
A taxonomic term for animals in the superphylum Ecdysozoa, which includes arthropods, nematodes, and other molting creatures. Used primarily in biology and zoology contexts.
脱皮動物には昆虫や線虫が含まれる。
Ecdysozoans include insects and nematodes.
Compound of 脱皮 (ecdysis, molting) and 動物 (animal), referring to animals that undergo molting.