tardígrada 153
tardígrado , da . ( Of the lat. )( tardigradus ). 1. adj. Zool. It is said the animals that are distinguished by the slowness of their movements, and especially of individuals from the edge of the Tardígrados. 2. m. pl. Zool. Edge of microscopic invertebrates related to the arthropods, plump body covered by four pairs of legs finished in nails and cuticle. O RTOGR. ESCR. with may. initial.