arthropods

Arthropods are the largest group of animals

• True

• False

What is the hard, outer covering called that covers, supports, and protects the internal body?

• Endoskeleton

• Molting

• Exoskeleton

• Appendages

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The exoskeleton is shed and replaced by a new one in a process called what?

• Endoskeleton

• Appendages

• Molting

• Exoskeleton replacement

Arthropods are vertebrates (have backbones).

• True

• False

Crustaceans can be found in the ocean.

• True

• False

What are the three main parts of an insect's body?

• head, thorax, and abdomen

• head, legs, and thorax

• claws, legs, and head

• head, legs, cepthalorax

How do arthropods move?

• They do not move

• Jointed appendages

• tube feel

• claws

How do arthropods defend themselves?​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ​ (e)  

• hard exoskeleton
• movement
• bad smells/tastes
• stingers
• camouflage
• loss of body part

Depending on the species, arthropods can be herbivores, omnivores, or carnivores.

• true

• false

The four groups of arthropods include crustaceans, arachnids, centipedes/millipedes, and insects

• true

• false