Invertebrates

Front

What are arthropods with multiple pairs of legs called?

Back

Myriapods

Front

What group do sea stars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, brittle stars, and feather stars belong to?

Back

Echinoderms

Front

What is the process of shedding or casting off an outer layer or covering called?

Back

Molt

Front

What term describes the act of shedding an outer covering?

Back

Molting

Front

What is the term for an external skeleton?

Back

Exoskeleton

Front

What are the main characteristics of arthropods?

Back

Exoskeleton, segmented body, jointed appendages, and bilateral symmetry.

Front

What is the primary function of an exoskeleton in invertebrates?

Back

To provide support and protection.

Front

What are the three main classes of arthropods?

Back

Insects, arachnids, and myriapods.

Front

What is the significance of molting in arthropods?

Back

It allows for growth and the replacement of damaged exoskeletons.

Front

What type of symmetry do echinoderms exhibit?

Back

Radial symmetry.