arthropoda Flashcards

(41 cards)

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metamerism

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segmentation unique to arthropods

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ecdysis

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process of removing exoskeleton

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subphylum trilobitomorpha/trilobites

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An extinct group of arthropods
Went extinct during Permian-Triassic Extinction

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4
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Subphylum Chelicerata

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merostomata and arachnida

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5
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merostomata

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horseshoe crabs

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arachnida

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spiders, scorpions, ticks, mites

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chelicerae

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pincer or fangs for feeding

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pedipalps

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appendages near the mouth, second paired appendage
Enlarged “boxing gloves” in males

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9
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book gills

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used for swimming and respiration, found in merostomata

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10
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book lungs

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found in arachnida, adapted book gills for land

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11
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Malphighian tubules

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excretory system working in tandem with rectal gland

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12
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periopods/pereiopods

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five pairs of walking legs

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13
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chelipeds

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modified anterior legs

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14
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subphylum crustacea

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brachiopoda, copepoda, cirripedia, malacostraca

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15
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pleopods/swimmerets

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leg-like appendages used for swimming, biramous

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16
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branciopoda

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sea monkeys

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copepoda

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cirripedia

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malacostraca

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Shrimps, crabs, lobsters, crayfish

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serial homology

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repeating legs on each segment, component of myriapods

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subphylum myriapoda

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chilopoda and diplopoda

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chilopoda

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diplopoda

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subphylum hexapoda

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zygentoma
wingless insects
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ametabolous
no metamorphasis
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hemimetabolous
incomplete metamorphasis
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holometabolous
complete metamorphasis
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paleoptera
include odonata, wings developed outside of body
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odonata
dragonflies
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ommatidia
individual eye units on dragonflies
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neoptera
new winged insects, can fold wings back
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order orthoptera
Grasshoppers, crickets, katydids, locusts Have chewing mouth parts due to herbivorous diet Enlarged hind legs for jumping Ears located on their front legs or abdomen
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blattodea
Cockroaches and termites Major pests Termites are eusocial Live in a caste system with a single queen
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mantodea
Praying mantis Modified raptorial forelimbs for prey capture Ambush predators Exhibit sexual canibalism
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hemiptera
true bugs, Wings make an X along the back Hoppers and jumpers (cicadas) Aphids (mealy bugs whiteflies, scale insects) Piercing and sucking mouthparts Most feed on plant fluids OFTEN HAVE ODOROUS GLANDS
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order phasmida
Stick and leaf bugs Elongated or flattened bodies Herbivores
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coleoptera
Beetles, fireflies, weevils The first pair of wings was modified to become elytra Protect wings while flying Mouthparts for biting and chewing
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order lepidoptera
Butterflies and moths Wings covered by minute scales Long, coiled mouthparts for feeding Feathered antennae on some species of moths
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order diptera
Flies and mosquitos SINGLE pair of wings Sucking mouthparts modified for sponging, lapping, or PIERCING Halteres: modified hindwings to become inconspicuous balancers
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hymenoptera
Bees, wasps, ants Narrow wings Mouthparts for lapping or biting Stinger, piercer, saw Social and solitary species Important pollinators