Arthropod Characteristics 1

Front

Most arthropods are _____

Back

insects

Front

In the diagram of the praying mantid, A indicates the _____

Back

head

Front

Some arthropods have the head and thorax fused into a single structure called the _____

Back

cephalothorax

Front

Arthropods are _____

Back

invertebrates

Front

Arthropods are _____, allowing for efficient and complex movements

Back

segmented

Front

What is the exoskeleton in arthropods?

Back

A hard outer structure that provides support and protection.

Front

What are the main classes of arthropods?

Back

Insects, arachnids, crustaceans, and myriapods.

Front

What is molting in arthropods?

Back

The process of shedding the exoskeleton to allow for growth.

Front

What is the significance of jointed appendages in arthropods?

Back

They allow for a wide range of movement and manipulation of the environment.

Front

What is the role of antennae in arthropods?

Back

They are sensory organs used for touch, taste, and smell.