Arthropods

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What is an arthropod?

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An arthropod is an invertebrate animal that has an exoskeleton, a segmented body, and jointed legs. Examples include insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.

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What are the three main characteristics of arthropods?

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1. Jointed legs 2. Segmented body 3. Exoskeleton

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How many legs do insects have?

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Insects have 6 legs.

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How many legs do arachnids have?

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Arachnids have 8 legs.

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What are crustaceans?

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Crustaceans are a class of arthropods that typically have 5 pairs of legs, 2 pairs of antennae, and breathe through gills. Examples include crabs and lobsters.

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What is the difference between complete and incomplete metamorphosis?

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Complete metamorphosis includes four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Incomplete metamorphosis includes three stages: egg, nymph, and adult.

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What are the four stages of complete metamorphosis?

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1. Egg 2. Larva (caterpillar) 3. Pupa (chrysalis) 4. Adult

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What is arachnophobia?

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Arachnophobia is the fear of spiders.

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What is an exoskeleton?

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An exoskeleton is a hard outer structure that provides support and protection to an animal, commonly found in arthropods.

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What is the body structure of arachnids?

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Arachnids have 2 body segments: the cephalothorax and the abdomen.