Articulata
plural noun
Ar·tic·u·la·ta
ärˌtikyəˈlätə,
-ātə
1
: one of the four subkingdoms in the classification of Cuvier comprising invertebrates having the body composed of a series of ringlike segments (such as arthromeres, somites, or metameres)
2
: a class or other division of Brachiopoda comprising forms with the valves hinged and usually bearing teeth compare inarticulata
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from neuter plural of articulatus jointed, from Latin, uttered distinctly, past participle of articulare