Arthropods

Front

What are arthropods?

Back

Arthropods are invertebrates with an exoskeleton, segmented bodies, and jointed appendages. Examples include insects, spiders, and crustaceans.

Front

What is an exoskeleton?

Back

An exoskeleton is a hard outer structure that provides support and protection to arthropods.

Front

Name three types of arthropods.

Back

Insects, arachnids (like spiders), and crustaceans (like crabs) are three types of arthropods.

Front

Are arthropods vertebrates or invertebrates?

Back

Arthropods are invertebrates, meaning they do not have a backbone.

Front

What is the main body structure of an arthropod?

Back

The main body structure of an arthropod includes a head, thorax, and abdomen.

Front

How do arthropods grow?

Back

Arthropods grow by molting, which is the process of shedding their exoskeleton to allow for growth.

Front

What is the role of jointed appendages in arthropods?

Back

Jointed appendages help arthropods move, capture food, and interact with their environment.

Front

Give an example of an insect.

Back

A butterfly is an example of an insect.

Front

What is the difference between arachnids and insects?

Back

Arachnids have eight legs and two body segments, while insects have six legs and three body segments.

Front

What do crustaceans typically live in?

Back

Crustaceans typically live in water, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes.