Arthropod Doversity 1

Front

What is the function of chelipeds in crustaceans?

Back

Catching and crushing food.

Front

What is the function of the chelicerae in spiders?

Back

Function as fangs.

Front

What are spiders, ticks, mites, and scorpions classified as?

Back

Arachnids.

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic of crustaceans?

Back

Two pairs of antennae, two compound eyes.

Front

What is the free-swimming larval stage called in crustaceans?

Back

Nauplius.

Front

What are the two main body sections of crustaceans?

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Cephalothorax and abdomen.

Front

What type of eyes do crustaceans typically have?

Back

Compound eyes.

Front

What is the primary habitat of most crustaceans?

Back

Aquatic environments.

Front

What is the role of spinnerets in spiders?

Back

To spin silk.

Front

How do arachnids differ from insects?

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Arachnids have eight legs, while insects have six.