Phylum and Arthropoda Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of legs do arthropods have?
A
Jointed
2
Q
What kind of exoskeleton do arthropods have?
A
Chitinous (composed of segments)
3
Q
Do arthropods have separate genders?
A
Yes
4
Q
How do arthropods reproduce?
A
By eggs
5
Q
Some groups of arthropods have fused segments to form body parts, such as
A
Head, thorax, and abdomen
6
Q
Arthropods have a true body cavity that contains many body systems. Name a few
A
- Nervous
- Reproductive
- Excretory
- Circulatory
-Digestive - Respiratory
7
Q
Insects are arthropods. Name four insects that are Ectoparasites
A
Fleas, Lice, Flies and Mosquitos
8
Q
Arachnids are arthropods, name two arachnids that are ectoparasites
A
Ticks and mites
9
Q
Larvae are arthropods, name a larvae that is an ectoparasite
A
Leeches
10
Q
Infestation by leeches is known as what?
A
Hirudiniasis
