Arthropods Flashcards
(33 cards)
Class Insecta
Sub Hexapoda
Class Archinada
Sub Chelicerata
Class Mersotomato
Sub Chelicerata
Class Chilipoda
Sub Myriapoda
Class Dilipoda
Sub Myriapoda
Class Malacostraca
Sub Crustacea
How many legs, segments, and antennas are in Class Insecta
6 legs, 3 segements, 1 antenna
How many legs, segments, and antennas are in Class Archinada
8 legs, 2 segment, 0 antennas
How many legs, segments, and antennas are in Class Mersotomato
10 legs, 3 segments, 0 antennas
How many legs, segments, and antennas are in Class Chilipoda
1 pair of legs per segment, 1 antenna
How many legs, segments, and antennas are in Class Dilipoda
2 pair of legs per segment , 1 antenna
How many legs, segments, and antennas are in Class Malacostraca
10 legs, 2 segments, 2 antennas
What does “arthropod” mean
jointed foot
What is the exoskeleton made of?
The outer part (Cuticle) is made of protein called chitin and fat
What must arthropods do in order to grow?
Molt
What kind of body symmetry do arthropods have?
Bilaterally Symmtrical
How do arthropods reproduce?
Sexual Reproduction
What kind of circulatory system do they have?
Open Circulatory System
What structures do arthropods use for respirations?
Ranges from tracheal system to gills; book lungs and spiracles
Respiration for Insects
Spiracles
Respiration for Spiders
Book Lungs
Respiration for Crustaceans
Gills
Examples of Class Insecta
ants, butterflies, beetles, bees
Examples of Class Arachnida
spiders, scorpions, termites