Arthropoda

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What is the main characteristic of the phylum Arthropoda?

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Arthropods have an exoskeleton, segmented bodies, and jointed appendages.

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What are the three main body sections of an insect?

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The head, thorax, and abdomen.

Front

What is a telson and its function in horseshoe crabs and crayfish?

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The telson is a tail-like structure used for flipping the animal over if it is upside down.

Front

What are chelipeds?

Back

Pincers found on crayfish and lobsters used for grasping and defense.

Front

What is the state insect of Connecticut?

Back

The praying mantis.

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How many pairs of legs do insects have?

Back

Insects have 3 pairs of legs.

Front

What is the function of the thorax in arthropods?

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The thorax houses the legs and wings (if present) and is equivalent to the neck and upper chest area.

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What is the difference between the number of antennae in insects and crustaceans?

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Insects have 1 pair of antennae, while crustaceans have 2 pairs.

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What are swimmerets?

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Small appendages found on the abdomen of crustaceans used for swimming and carrying eggs.

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What is molting in arthropods?

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The process of shedding the exoskeleton to allow for growth.