Advanced Arthropod Biology Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a shared characteristic of arthropod and vertebrate outer coverings?

• Waterproof protection
• Sound vibration sensing
• Jointed structure
• Physical body support

What evolutionary trait do annelids and arthropods share?

• Chitin-based exoskeletons
• Flight capabilities
• Segmented body patterns
• Developed lung systems

Arthropod appendages have evolved for various functions EXCEPT:

• Locomotion
• Feeding
• Sensory perception
• Photosynthesis

Which of these is NOT a defining characteristic of arthropods?

• Segmentation
• Jointed appendages
• Chitinous exoskeleton
• Closed circulatory system

Which organism does NOT belong to the arthropod phylum?

• Spiders
• Crabs
• Clams
• Centipedes

The primary component of an arthropod's exoskeleton is:

• Spongin
• Mesoglea
• Chitin
• Keratin

Which feature is NOT typically associated with arthropods?

• Hard outer skeleton
• Jointed appendages
• Backbone
• Segmented body

Crustaceans like crabs, lobsters, and barnacles belong to which subphylum?

• Diptera
• Crustacea
• Centipeda
• Arachnida

Decapods are characterized by having:

• 10 legs
• 10 body segments
• 10 pairs of antennae
• 10 eyes

Myriapods include

• head and long repeating trunk
• two antennae
• many legs
• all of the above