Definitions

1. noun

An order of arachnids that includes the scorpions and harvestmen, characterized by having their reproductive organs located at the tip of the abdomen.

“The entomologist spent years studying the uropygi, trying to understand their unique characteristics.”

2. adjective

Pertaining to the uropygi, especially their unique reproductive organs or their classification.

“The uropygi classification system was developed to group these arachnids based on their anatomy.”