Understanding Arthropods

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by all arthropods?

• Segmented bodies

• Exoskeleton

• Jointed limbs

• Ability to fly

What is the main function of an arthropod's exoskeleton?

• To provide camouflage

• To produce food for the arthropod

• To protect organs and support the frame

• To enable the arthropod to swim

How many legs do arachnids have?

• 8

• 6

• 10

• 12

Which of the following arthropods have a segmented body that may include wings, antennae, or claws?

• Crustaceans

• All of the above

• Arachnids

• Insects

What type of eyes do most insects have?

• Single lens eyes

• Simple eyes

• No eyes

• Compound eyes

What stages are involved in complete metamorphosis?

• Egg, larva, pupa, adult

• Egg, nymph, adult

• Egg, pupa, adult

• Larva, nymph, adult

Which of the following is NOT true about centipedes?

• They have one pair of antennae

• They have over 752 legs

• They have a hard head

• They have one pair of legs per segment

What do crustaceans use to breathe?

• Skin

• Tracheae

• Lungs

• Gills

Which arthropods are known to carry Lyme disease?

• Spiders

• Centipedes

• Ticks

• Millipedes

What is the main purpose of jointed limbs in arthropods?

• For good movement

• For decoration

• For producing sound

• For breathing