Phylum Arthropoda

Front

What do you call the segmented regions of arthropods?

Back

Tagmata

Front

True or False: Barnacles attach to rocks and other surfaces using a hard shell.

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TRUE

Front

What developmental process is found in Protura that sets it apart from the other orders in Class Entognatha?

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Anamorphosis

Front

What characteristic distinguishes Class Entognatha from Class Insecta?

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Internal mouthparts

Front

What process do arthropods undergo to shed their exoskeleton and grow in size?

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Ecdysis/Molting

Front

What is the primary body plan of arthropods?

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Segmented body with a hard exoskeleton and jointed appendages.

Front

What are the three main body segments of an insect?

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Head, thorax, abdomen.

Front

What is the function of mandibles in arthropods?

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Mandibles are used for biting and chewing food.

Front

What is the significance of the exoskeleton in arthropods?

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It provides protection, support, and prevents water loss.

Front

What is metamorphosis in arthropods?

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A developmental process involving a transformation from larva to adult.