Invertebrates: Arthropods: Insects

Invertebrates are animals

• with a backbone
• without a backbone

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of arthropods?

• Exoskeleton

• Jointed appendages

• Segmented body

• Endoskeleton

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What type of circulatory system do arthropods have?

• open

• closed

The exoskeleton of an arthropod is made of which of the following?

• chitin

• dentin

• protin

• chlorotin

Since the exoskeleton limits the growth of arthropods, they have to shed their exoskeletons and form a new one. This is called ____.

• defecating

• molting

• morphing

• excreting

Which of the following does not belong in subphylum Crustacea?

• Crayfish

• Crabs

• Shrimp

• Millipedes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Arthropods have ____________ symmetry.

• radial

• none

• jointed

• bilateral

How many legs does an insect have?

• 2 legs
• 6 legs
• 4 legs
• 8 legs

A spider is an insect.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the four stages of a butterfly is in the correct order?

• Egg, butterfly, chrysalis, caterpillar
• Egg, caterpillar, butterfly, chrysalis
• Egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly
• Chrysalis, egg, caterpillar, butterfly